space

[quincyqqq]

did files clean up
did defrag
did disc clean up
deleted all unwanted progs in add remove
still got only 5 per cent left
any ideas how to get more space
using xp
tia

[hc4361]

Have you got lots of videos on your hard drive?
How big is your hard drive?
Have you got a D drive? If so, how much space is on that?

[trish432]

Not really, if you`ve removed everything you can, including any large files you no longer need.
I format the drive and reinstall quite regularly, as Windows files build up to an amazing amount.
It`s a fresh start and computer runs like new.

[factor-fiction]

What size disk have you got?
Do you have some previous restore point back ups you could remove?
Could you move any music/films/pictures onto a cheap memory stick?

[quincyqqq]

ta for all infi
how do i format the drive
would i lose some files folders
tank you

[TTG]

Disabling the hibernate function can save space. Saved me 1gb. When specifing search, select any large files say more than 500000k (this is about 500mb)

[quincyqqq]

ttg
thanks for info
how do i disable the hibernate fuction
and how do iformat the drive
thank you ttg

[AlBags]

Don't format the drive .. or you will have nothing.
ontrol Panel/Power Options/Hibernation .. switch off.

Go into System Restore and reduce the space allocated to about 8-10% Control Panel/System/System Restore

[quincyqqq]

thank u a

[AlBags]

np : )

[quincyqqq]

just checked systemrestore
its down to 200mb
i do not nhave any films music some pics
just wondering where all the space has gone
laptop
its a 55gb laptop

[hc4361]

Have you deleted the temporary internet files?
Switched off system restore? (Turn it back on again though!)
Download Treesize Free to see what is using up your disk space.
http://www.jam-softwa.../freeware/index.shtml

[TTG]

Sorry for late reply re o/p's question on hibernate. In XP, it's start, settings, control panel, power options and finally the hibernate tab.