Hi!
I have not done anything yet. I've just been monitoring if there would be any changes in the Recovery (D: )
So far, it hasn't changed (still 1.46GB free of 13.0GB)
Here is the screenshot of the contents of D:
I did not get this even after unhiding hidden files. I got this after I clicked "Unhide protected operating system files (Recommended)" in the folder options.
Thank you for your suggestions! :)
I don't see anything which obviously shouldn't be there. Make your HP Recovery Disks so you don't have to rely solely on running Recovery from the partition although it is the first choice if necessary since it's more stable and the disks should act as back up - if you really want the bloated factory install.
However since you've come here to the top place on the web for clean reinstalling bloated factory OEM preinstalls - of which HP is the worst - or cleaning up bloatware in the meantime, read over these resources when you have a chance and feel free to ask back any questions: Clean Up Factory Bloatware
Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
Nothing unusual for a recovery partition. But HP always cut their recovery partitions very tight. I would not worry about it. You still have more than 10% free, so it should not show red in Computer. But even that would not be a drama.
PS: adding to Greg's suggestion: Make an image of your current system. Then you need not rely on the recovery partition at all. And if you want to always be up-to-date, image often. Imaging with free Macrium
One thing odd in that screenshot is the fact that the "$RECYCLE.BIN" and "System Volume Information" folders each have their modified dates set to today, indicating activity within those folders. I'd check System Properties to ensure System Restore for that drive is turned off.
It should only be turned off on all other drives except C. On C I would have it configured for around 20% of disk space so you have more Restore options which hang around longer.
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