My new SSD shows as RED in Windows Explorer

McSeven

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Ran the Intel Optimizer and it's supposed to fill the disk and then release the free space. Well it didn't free up the space. :shock:

Any ideas?

Well I re-formatted this puppy and copied my files over and everything is aok.
NOTE that I have not run the Intel SSD Toolbox utility program ... don't trust it right now.
I will see if this puppy runs ok for the next day or so then I run the Intel program and see
if it's the cause of my initial problem.
 
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Ran the Intel Optimizer and it's supposed to fill the disk and then release the free space. Well it didn't free up the space. :shock:

Any ideas?

Hi man. First of all, how about update and complete system specs at your profile. In some cases, such info will be "V.I.Info" - "very important info". Take some time to do it.;) You may use this one in case of doubts "getting closer": Speccy - Download
Go to: Windows start search bar and type "cleanmgr" - without quotes. When it prompts, select ssd, press OK. Let it verify - it may take some time. Check the boxes but do it slowly, be aware, right?! When you feel "satisfied", press OK and see what happens. You'd download and install this one too CCleaner - Slim
But let box checked at default install.

Let us know the results.

"PLEASE REP ANYONE WHO HELPS YOU"
 

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Ran the Intel Optimizer and it's supposed to fill the disk and then release the free space. Well it didn't free up the space. :shock:

Any ideas?
What is on the disk. Is a Quick Format an option?
 

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HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
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Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
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5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HomieJunker
OS
W7 Prof 64 bit
CPU
i7-3770k
Motherboard
Sabertooth Z77
Memory
G.Skill Sniper 1866 16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Evga GTX 770
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VG278HE
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
4 Seagate Barracudas 250 GB
2 Intel® X25-M 160GB
PSU
Corsair H1000X
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Lian-Li A77B
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Phantek 120 dual fans
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Corsair K70 RGB
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Logitech G502
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FiOS Quantum
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Avira
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Chrome
Ran the Intel Optimizer and it's supposed to fill the disk and then release the free space. Well it didn't free up the space. :shock:

Any ideas?

Hi man. First of all, how about update and complete system specs at your profile. In some cases, such info will be "V.I.Info" - "very important info". Take some time to do it.;) You may use this one in case of doubts "getting closer": Speccy - Download
Go to: Windows start search bar and type "cleanmgr" - without quotes. When it prompts, select ssd, press OK. Let it verify - it may take some time. Check the boxes but do it slowly, be aware, right?! When you feel "satisfied", press OK and see what happens. You'd download and install this one too CCleaner - Slim
But let box checked at default install.

Let us know the results.

"PLEASE REP ANYONE WHO HELPS YOU"


Ran it and there is nothing to delete.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HomieJunker
OS
W7 Prof 64 bit
CPU
i7-3770k
Motherboard
Sabertooth Z77
Memory
G.Skill Sniper 1866 16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Evga GTX 770
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VG278HE
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
4 Seagate Barracudas 250 GB
2 Intel® X25-M 160GB
PSU
Corsair H1000X
Case
Lian-Li A77B
Cooling
Phantek 120 dual fans
Keyboard
Corsair K70 RGB
Mouse
Logitech G502
Internet Speed
FiOS Quantum
Antivirus
Avira
Browser
Chrome
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