My new SSD shows as RED in Windows Explorer


  1. Posts : 214
    W7 Prof 64 bit
       #1

    My new SSD shows as RED in Windows Explorer


    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.

    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.
    Last edited by McSeven; 01 May 2010 at 12:16. Reason: update
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    McSeven said:
    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.

    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"
      My Computer


  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #3

    McSeven said:
    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.

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


  4. Posts : 214
    W7 Prof 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    whs said:
    McSeven said:
    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.

    Any ideas?
    What is on the disk. Is a Quick Format an option?
    Yes! Chose the 32K size.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 214
    W7 Prof 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Wallonn7 said:
    McSeven said:
    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.

    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


 

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