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207738 2004-01-15 20:37:00 My properties shows 5.57 GB used on my HD but I can only account for
2.4GB What is the balance?
Colin (1006)
207739 2004-01-15 20:39:00 Open up My Computer and choose Properties
The Bar-Graph you see is an accurate representation of whats used/not.

Have you un-hid system files?

System Restore and your Swap file are the culprits
Chilling_Silently (228)
207740 2004-01-15 21:23:00 Hi Colin,
Feel free to call in. Apart from the dentist today at 3.15, I will be home for the rest of the day and over the w/end.A look over my computer may be beneficial.
Cheers A.
albatross (343)
207741 2004-01-15 22:49:00 Check for temporary files - sometimes they can really add up. Might be in different locations, check "Windows\Temp" folder and also under "Documents and Settings\each user\Local Settings\Temp" folders too. I regularly find large dumped files in here, especially with graphic apps crashing sometimes. Also - checked out recycle bin? Otherwise, its getting interesting I'd say. Are there other user accounts with hidden folders? Eorr (2788)
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