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first of all i was not sure where to put this thing so i just created a new thread(dont mind).
ok so i was just playing around.
i created a "system image" from the control panel and gave the backup location as F: on my hard disk.
later on i opened the windows disk management and "attached a vhd" by browsing to that image i created earlier. now i could see another partition of 70GB in "My Computer". it was just the same as my C: ( c: was of 70GB when i created the image, later on i created the recovery partition too, from it)
anyways then in the disk management i selected "delete volume" and deleted that new partition,then that new partition disappeared. then in the disk mgt i right clicked on the "70GB" unallocated space and created a new partition. the new partition was back again. i basically have three partitions -C:,F: and one RECOVERY partition. the sum total of these three is 465GB which is the actual capacity of my 500GB disk. so i am wondering that how am i able to use that "new 70GB" partition(i stored a video of like 400MB in it, just to check)??? where the hell is that 70GB space coming from?? i have uploaded a screenshot.
this isn't a problem for me of course but i want to understanding cause what i am seeing is obviously IMPOSSIBLE.
sorry for boring you with this LONG post, but pls answer me!!
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron N5050
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Intel 2nd generation core i5
Memory
4GB
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
500GB
Your post is confusing. Is this a correct summation:

1: You have only 1 drive in your system and it is a 500 GB drive, of which 465 GB is usable.

2: You are wondering why you have 2 drives shown in that screen shot, totaling over 500 GB.

Is that what you mean?

Post a picture of what you see in Windows Disk Management, rather than EaseUS.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
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Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
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none; graphics are integrated on CPU
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onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
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System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
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Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
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All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
Your post is confusing. Is this a correct summation:

1: You have only 1 drive in your system and it is a 500 GB drive, of which 465 GB is usable.

2: You are wondering why you have 2 drives shown in that screen shot, totaling over 500 GB.

Is that what you mean?

Post a picture of what you see in Windows Disk Management, rather than EaseUS.

yes that's what im saying. i have only one 500GB disk. then how come the 70GB space is available in ADDITION to 465GB?
and i just got my answer i guess. i just restarted my computer and that EXTRA 70GB is found no where , not even in the windows disk utility. i guess it was being showed temporarily, as i restarted everything got normal.

thanks for answering and sorry for bothering with such a stupid thing :)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron N5050
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Intel 2nd generation core i5
Memory
4GB
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
500GB
(500GB decimal = 465BG binary if the difference bothers you)
It sounds like you are editing the mounted image???? If so why are you doing this?
If you do this and save it/detach the image you will have affected your system image. You don't want to do this.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Own build
OS
Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp IPS panel U2311H, Samsung SyncMaster P2350
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro SSD 256GB, Samsung SSD 840 120GB, Seagates 1TB Barracuda ST31000528AS x2
PSU
Seasonic M12II 520W
Case
Lian Li Lancool PC-K60
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Case: 1x120mm, 3x140mm CPU: Hyper 212+
Keyboard
Logitech MK520 (wireless)
Mouse
Logitech MK520
Internet Speed
6-7 Mbps
Antivirus
Norton Security Premium, Malwarebytes on 2 (MSE on 3rd PC)
Browser
FireFox
Other Info
Audio: Logitech Z523 2.1
(500GB decimal = 465BG binary if the difference bothers you)
It sounds like you are editing the mounted image???? If so why are you doing this?
If you do this and save it/detach the image you will have affected your system image. You don't want to do this.

my confusion is already cleared now but i'd like to tell you that in a hard disk of 500GB capacity, you get to use 465GB only.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron N5050
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Intel 2nd generation core i5
Memory
4GB
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
500GB
(500GB decimal = 465BG binary if the difference bothers you)
It sounds like you are editing the mounted image???? If so why are you doing this?
If you do this and save it/detach the image you will have affected your system image. You don't want to do this.

my confusion is already cleared now but i'd like to tell you that in a hard disk of 500GB capacity, you get to use 465GB only.
You have the full capacity at your disposal. When HDD manufacturers say 500GB they will say on the box
"one GB = one billion bytes"
in binary/computer capacity 1kB = 1024 bytes.
500 approx = 465x1024x1024x1024

There is no cheating going on - it's just the way it's done.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Own build
OS
Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp IPS panel U2311H, Samsung SyncMaster P2350
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro SSD 256GB, Samsung SSD 840 120GB, Seagates 1TB Barracuda ST31000528AS x2
PSU
Seasonic M12II 520W
Case
Lian Li Lancool PC-K60
Cooling
Case: 1x120mm, 3x140mm CPU: Hyper 212+
Keyboard
Logitech MK520 (wireless)
Mouse
Logitech MK520
Internet Speed
6-7 Mbps
Antivirus
Norton Security Premium, Malwarebytes on 2 (MSE on 3rd PC)
Browser
FireFox
Other Info
Audio: Logitech Z523 2.1
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