missing HD space after boot


  1. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 RC
       #1

    missing HD space after boot


    Hello,

    I have Windows 7, 64bit, installed on an Intel 40gb SSD hard drive as my boot drive. I have moved my "Library's" a 640GB WD as well as a few of my other programs. I also moved my page file to the 640GB drive and turned off system restore and sleep mode.

    When I first boot I have about 21GB free on the boot drive but it drops to 19GB free after a few minutes. What is using the 2 gigs shortly after boot?

    Thanks for looking at this:)
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Steve,

    If you have 2GB of RAM and have hibernate enabled, then this could be for the hiberfil.sys file. You can test by disabling hibernate using OPTION TWO in the tutorial below to see if you get the space back afterwards.

    Hibernate - Enable or Disable

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #3

    Hello mtnsteve.




    Have a look at this one and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.




    How to Free Up and Recover Hard Drive Space
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 RC
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Wow, thank you both!

    I am now showing 24GB of free space, all the time. I forgot to mention I'm running 4 gig or RAM, not sure if that is where all the bonus space is coming from but I'm very happy :)

    I have bookmarked both links for future reference.

    Thanks again!
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    That's great news Steve. I'm glad that we were able to help. :)
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #6

    Good to see you found a solution and thanks for the update.
      My Computer


 

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