system restore

[RAS]

I recently used system restore to go back a month. I then chose to undo the restore back to the original date.
It took several hours. During the restore a message came up saying Virtual memory was minimum. I now find I have lost 40GB of hard disk free space. Can anyone advise how to get it back. I use XP
Thanks in advance
RAS

[boobesque]

has the 40 Gb really disappeared or is it just un-readable?

try running chkdsk

go to start => run

type cmd.exe to open command prompt

type cd\
chkdsk /f

restart pc

This will check your disk for errors and fix them.

[LeMarchand]

Check your System Restore settings, the restore points can take up a load of space. (40 gigs sounds a little high, though). If you decide to decrease the space you will lose some Restore points.

Also check your Recycle Bin - again, 40GB sounds a lot to be in there.

[fiesata]

Depends how big you hard drive is, system restore will typically be set to use up to 10-12% so if you have a big HD this could be the case

[RAS]

Thank you all for your help.
I am using XP Home version
My harddisk is 111GB
I have never had less free space than 80%
The free space loss is nearer 55GB.
Windows cannot find cd\chkdsk/f
I am sure the loss occurred during system restore
I have 25.5 GB of free space left.
If it is all on the c: drive should'nt I be able to find it.?
Should I reduce the 12% to see what effect it has.?
All help is greatly appreciated
RAS

[RAS]

Forgot to mention:-
Recycle bin emptied regularly
CCleaner run every week
windows recommend defrag
Regards
RAS

[boobesque]

go to command prompt and type:
cd\
Then press enter
then type:
chkdsk /f

then restart