XP, NTFS, lost disk space

[ogniemi]

Hello,
I have notified, that after deleting about 30GB data on d:\ drive (not OS partition) the free space didn't changed at all. I had 12,9GB free and after deleting 30GB of files (big DV files captured from camera) I still have 12,9GB free. No disk scanner, checker reported any problem - nothing was to fix.
The partition properities say:
Total disk space: 121GB
Used space: 108GB
Free space: 12,9GB <-here why not 20GB

But when I select in explorer all directories/files in root d:\ and righ-mouse properities then it says that occupied is 63,8GB. So should be about 57GB free and is only 12,9. Where is the rest of the free space and why XP diskchecker doesn't recover it?


c:\ drive is free of this problem.


regards, m.

 

[bcastner]

You are not the only one confused.
See if this helps:

NTFS Disk Space Misreported

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315688

When I see a large variance between reported size and what I think should be actual size I:

. Disable System Restore, and then re-enable it. I use Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Utilities, System Restore to do this. (there are other ways to System Restore, I just am used to this one.)

. I then use Recovery Console to run the chkdsk /p command. You can do this through the Disk Cleanup options in XP, I personally feel happier doing it in Recovery Console. Install Recovery Console as a boot option if you have not done so to date:

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...efault.aspx?scid=kb;en-gb;307654&amp;ln=en-gb

The MS KB article I first cite above should if used as a checklist resolve your problem.

 

[micker377]

Are you using Norton SystemWorks? If so, anything you delete will be saved in a special hidden directory.

 

[ogniemi]

you right, I deleted it right-mouse clickin on the norton protected recycle bin and selecting &quot;empty norton protected files&quot;. Please tell me what for is it done. Why Norton saves files I want to remove? And why not releasing space?
The common trash also can save files but the space is avaiable for use then...

BTW: do you know haw to switch off the &quot;super&quot; feature of Norton system works..?

thx, m.

 

[SYAR2003]

Hi !
I have also been using the systemworks some time .
Not at present , but:
The nprotect is default set when installed to purge deleted files after 7 days .
So you really don't have to bother with it .
It's function is for you to undelete files witch is normally emptied from the regular recycle bin.

You should study each part of the program in systemworks
and choose add/remove features . Then remove the features
you won't have any use for.

 

[bcastner]

To add to SYAR2003's commnent, ytu can configure the Norton Recycle bin properties to not save deleted files for any time period you choose.

I would not completely disable the feature, but configure the disk space used and the time limit appropriately.

 

[bcastner]

To add again, linney has made the point several times on this forum that the System Restore feature can consume a surprising amount of disk space.

This is not to suggest turning System Restore off permanently.

But use the Disk Cleanup tool to remove old System Restore points.

 

[SYAR2003]

AS Bill says , the system restore gets pretty big.
Especially on large volumes when it's set to max as is default 12% of the drive.

12% of 60GB is

 

[SYAR2003]

AS Bill says , the system restore gets pretty big.
Especially on large volumes .
System restore is always set to max witch is default 12% of the drive.

E.g
12% of 160GB is 19,2GB
12% of 60GB is 7,2GB
12% of 10GB is 1,2GB

So you might want to ajust the reserved space sliders
on each drive , depending on the total volume size and
what it's used for.