HDD space just dissapeared

nice

wow the disk cleanup freed up like 2.5 gigs. and i tried out the move on boot in safe mode. i still cant delete the "suposedly" empty "Siddarth" folder.

You could try to boot up with your Windows CD to a command prompt
(you need to know the directory where Siddarth exists - pretty sure c:\siddarth)

Then once logging into Administrator by going
1
then
Enter after that

then type DEL C:\Siddarth
Enter

Hopefully it removes
If so
Type exit

And restart your computer to confirm it's gone.

If you're trying to get your numbers to add up, note that most MS tools (like Explorer) won't include statistics on file/folders you don't have access to (e.g. SIDDARTH). So you will see a size of 0 REGARDLESS of how big it really is unless you have access rights.

I'll refer you back to my post (#11 in the thread). Follow the instructions in the MS KB on File Attributes or NTFS Permissions. When you're done, if you find any folders without a Security tab, report them back here.

I'm doing this 2nd post just to make sure you're notified/see it... but thought to elaborate a bit.

Using Windows Explorer look at the C:\System Volume Information which contains your System Restore points. Properties will report a size 0! Download and use ExplorerXP (also in previous post) and you'll see the real size.

Also note you can have two different column displays, both Size and Size on Disk. Size is actual file size. Size on Disk is the amount of space used to actually save the file on disk

update5

I have followed the directions on the microsoft support page. here is a screenshot

You can remove those "found..." folders too (more junk)

lol very observant, i will do that. although they probably dont take up much space.

OK. Next

1. I don’t need to know the answer to this next question (but you should have an idea of..) which apps created found.000, found.001, and siddarth and it makes sense they didn't give you access rights. (just a standard precaution I take in these cases)
2. In your explorer window,
   • Click Tools->Folder Options->View.
   • Look Under Advanced Settings. Scroll towards the end of the list and look for “Use simple file sharing”. I’m guessing you have it checked. Right?? Un-check it.
   • Click OK
3. Now, try the SIDDARTH folder first.
   • Right click Properties for Siddarth folder.
   • You should now see a Security tab and the Users and Groups who have access. Is it anyone other then System? (just wondering if there’s a special User or Group on your computer you’re not aware of)
   • Click Add
   • Type your userid into the “Enter object names” box
   • Click Check Names. (It’ll probably expand userid to indicate machine name). Click OK. And Click OK again.
4. In Explorer, try clicking Properties on SIDDARTH folder now. You should see sizes and have access rights now. yes?
   • See what’s in there just to be sure nothing suspicious
   • Delete the folder
5. Now repeat for other folders (you know are safe to delete)
6. When done, be sure to go back to Folder Options and check Simple File Sharing again.

hmm i dont see "Use simple file sharing"

btw im trying to delete the folder
C:\Documents and Settings\SIDDARTH

NOT

C:\siddarth

oh. wait a minute... are you XP Home? (If i recall correctly that's why you don't see simple file sharing)... I will have to look at how to do it with XP Home (vs. XP Pro)

Sorry. i'm accustomed to XP Pro and forgot to check (as obviously there are some differences between Pro and Home)

But try this in XP Home

• Boot into Safe Mode
• Log in as Administrator
• If what i just looked up is correct, you should now be able to see the Security tab on folders. (i don't have XP home to verify)
• I think you should be able to use the remainder of my instruction. Let me know if any problem

How to show the Security tab in XP Home

Download Show_Security_Tab.reg

To use this file:

• It is always recommended to backup the registry first
• Save the file Show_Security_Tab.reg to your computer
• Merge (Double click) on the file
• Click Yes
• Click OK

The Security Tab is now visible Xp Home

It is recommended to return the registry entry back to normal
This is because some programs (when installing) may fail

Download Hide_Security_Tab.reg

To use this file:

• Save the file Hide_Security_Tab.reg to your computer
• Merge (Double click) on the file
• Click Yes
• Click OK

The Security Tab is now hidden again in Xp Home

Pretty quick on the keyboard there, kimsland. (And nice formatting)

Thanks, but I can't (well don't know) how to do empty circles
And I'd also want to know is there such a thing as arrows ?
To stop this: Start--> All P.... (I hate that dash, dash, angle)

Empty circles are just the second level of a nested bullet list. I don't know if there's a way to change the bullet character of a list's level (haven't seen it if there is)

And glancing through vbCode stuff don't see it or a way to define an arrow character. So it's back to Start -> Run or sometimes will do Start => Run

• level 1
  • level 2