Hard drive space issue

mustang2000 · 06-30-2007, 08:28 PM

Every time i turn my laptop on i open the c drive and the hard drive space keeps changing, it keps getting lower and lower. Why?

I delete my temp internet files after every use. Anything i download, i put into my d drive. Why is the c drive changing?

When i go to the properties on my temp internet folder, it shows 2.05 megabites containing 3 files and 9 folders. but when i open the folder its empty. why?

Impulse666 · 06-30-2007, 08:48 PM

temporary internet folder has hidden goodies, you wont see them.

the numbers grow as the computer goes through and counts up the files. right click the file, click properties, then let it sit for a minute. then you'll see.

kobaj · 06-30-2007, 09:38 PM

That could be it, but what Im thinking is happening is you have virtual memory enabled and as you open more program or even just let windows sit there, your RAM is filling up and exchanging it with the hard drive. Thats why its always changing.

Get an external hard drive...

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mustang2000 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 38	Hard drive space issue Every time i turn my laptop on i open the c drive and the hard drive space keeps changing, it keps getting lower and lower. Why? I delete my temp internet files after every use. Anything i download, i put into my d drive. Why is the c drive changing? When i go to the properties on my temp internet folder, it shows 2.05 megabites containing 3 files and 9 folders. but when i open the folder its empty. why?

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Impulse666 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 571	temporary internet folder has hidden goodies, you wont see them. the numbers grow as the computer goes through and counts up the files. right click the file, click properties, then let it sit for a minute. then you'll see. __________________ Ubuntu 7.10 Pentium 4 631 3.0Ghz 160 + 320 + 320 GB 1024MB 7600GT OC Acer 22" LCD M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Sony STR-G1ES Scott SP1001 (x2) ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358 ::: Team Stats :::

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