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1345440 2013-06-11 10:25:00 Recently had my Dell desktop completely reloaded with Win 7 pro - it has a 500gb hard drive.

After a few days I got messages that the drive was full, even though I hadn't reloaded many programmes.

After a thorough clean with various software tools it came back down to having 330gb free?

Then overnight the free spave has reduced to 104gb.

I notice that I have also lost most of the system restore drive, so if its an infection I cant go back before the probelm

Any ideas guys?
tirikatene (8224)
1345441 2013-06-11 10:28:00 It's probably the extra junk they install on it, like trials etc. System restore maybe using some, run ccleaner and see how much space you get back Speedy Gonzales (78)
1345442 2013-06-11 10:30:00 Yep - tried CCleaner - System Mechanic - and several malware programs and they come back with nothing or do not improve the free space availablity? tirikatene (8224)
1345443 2013-06-11 12:30:00 Go here and download SpaceMonger v1.4.0 (2nd from the bottom of the page) after selecting the Free Software tab, pay no attention to the cautions and don't get the modern version. I have done this many times and I have just checked this download on my Win7, it worked flawlessly.

Be careful with the delete option I suggest turning it off on the program's "Setup".

This program is very useful for a graphical representation of what is using your HDD space it will enable you to make a more informed decision as to what to do:

www.sixty-five.cc

Choose the Free Software tab.

Make sure you get the version I have specified. 2nd from the bottom.

The download tab is on the right hand side of the page.

I am presuming you will have no trouble unzipping the download onto the desktop.
zqwerty (97)
1345444 2013-06-11 21:52:00 Recently had my Dell desktop completely reloaded with Win 7 pro - it has a 500gb hard drive .

After a few days I got messages that the drive was full, even though I hadn't reloaded many programmes .



How much space was free after the restore
Just what programs have you reloaded . Any files shares, torrent or P2P programs ?
Did you copy back alot of movies, photos, music files ??

download Windirstat to see just whjats using up all the space
. info/download . html" target="_blank">windirstat . info
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