disk space problem ?

[kenobi]

Hello everyone!I've just install a fresh new copy of windows 7 ultimate after formating my entire hard-drive, which has 320 GB ( in reality about 298 GB).I created two partitions: - C ( 48.7 Gb) - which is for the os and programs - D ( the rest of space) - which is used for data storage (music, films, etc.)The problem is that, after installing updates via windows update, programs ( freeware/opensource, not cracked versions) and device drivers ( such as for printer, scanner...). I realised that drive C has now only ~7.5 GB free of 48.5 GB. But, how can you explain this, considering that those programs installed should consume less space.I've examined every subdirectory's properties of drive C and found that they should consume less than 20 GB, including the os.So where's going the rest of space? Or, by "what" is used this space. I tried using CCleaner, but it did'nt help.I've also used windows 7 disk cleanup utility. Also, it did nothing...Thank you in anticipation.

Later Edit: After receiving alert messages from Kaspersky Internet Security, saying that Helkern MSSQL (worm) intrusion was blocked ( or sth. like that) I scanned (with updated database, virus signitures) the entire computer and found nothing.

 

[theog]

You need at least 100g for C: drive.

Take a look here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2670-partition-volume-extend.html?ltr=P

 

[kenobi]

You need at least 100g for C: drive.

Take a look here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2670-partition-volume-extend.html?ltr=P

I generally use a software like partition magic for re-sizeing operations. But your method is good also.

So, you think I have no reason to become worried? This is normal? I only do not understand what consumes so much disk space and is not displayed as a directory.


I did hear that win 7 will cost less disk space than vista. And vista needs at least 50 GB - recommended. As far as I Know...

 

[kenobi]

You need at least 100g for C: drive.

Take a look here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2670-partition-volume-extend.html?ltr=P

Thank you for your advice. Anyway, this page says that windows 7 should have at least 16 GB space on the disk for 32-bit version.

Could you explain me with more details what did you mean by "100g"? I'm a newbie in windows 7.

Thanks!

PS: sorry for double post...

 

[severedsolo]

Hi Kenobi, what theog meant was that although Windows will install with just 16GB, That leaves you no space for programs and such, 100GB is a good size as it is more than you should need

 

[kenobi]

Hi Kenobi, what theog meant was that although Windows will install with just 16GB, That leaves you no space for programs and such, 100GB is a good size as it is more than you should need

Thank you, too.

I'm still wondering if I have any hidden files/folders. That's because I checked every single folder inside partition C for size on disk and calculate the sum of all.

For example:
windows - ~8.5 GB
program files -~7GB
MingW -~2.4 MB

..............................

The sum is smaller than 20 GB. But right-clicking Local Disk C I can see free space only 7.5 GB of 48.7 GB. I should have 48.7-20=28.7...Hmm...I think that's a problem.

Should I suspect a malware?

 

[severedsolo]

could you post a screenshot of Disk management please? just so we can see whats going on.

 

[kenobi]

could you post a screenshot of Disk management please? just so we can see whats going on.

sorry, but I cannot. In this moment I post this message from another computer. I'm currently not at home.

Anyway, I appreciate your answer/help.

Good night.

 

[larryq22]

Kenobi - I had a similar problem when I did a clean install of Windows 7 32 bit home premium over Vista. It appeared to consume more disk space than Vista did :-( The oddest thing solved it. I ran Disk Cleanup and scrolled down the list of file types it found. There were still 40 G of Vista files remaining, in addition to the 16 G of Windows 7 files. Checking the box which identified the 40G of files, and clicking cleanup, did the trick.

 

[Tepid]

Try this app,, it will show you where all your drive space is being used at.

WinDirStat Portable

 

[karlsnooks]

kenobi,

First, let's get rid of your malware/virus problem.

Follow the procedure which follows precisely.

After following the procedure, feel free to remove Microsoft Security Essentials using Control Panel | Programs and Features
then reinstall Kaspersky.

In your case you must, you must totally and complete remove Kaspersky Internet Security including its firewall where the insstructions say to remove antivirus software and firewall.

Personally, I think you will find the performance of MSE and the Windows firewall to be more than adequate. I'm a former user of Kaspersky.

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[FONT=&quot]VIRUS and MALWARE REMOVAL / PROTECTION[/FONT]​

1. Download MalwareBytes. Malwarebytes
2. Disconnect from the Internet.
3. Disable your present antivirus software and firewall.
4. Remove your present antivirus software and firewall.
5. Install and run the MalwareBytes Quick Scan (remove any bad guys). 3min 29secs on my laptop.
6. Reconnect to Internet.
7. Update MalwareBytes.
8. Run malwarebytes quick scan again.(remove any bad guys). 3min 38secs on my laptop.
9. Run MalwareBytes full scan. 16min 8secs on my laptop. With large,full disk ~2hours.
A. Disable your present antivirus software and firewall
B. Remove your present antivirus software and firewall
C. Download Microsoft Security Essentials.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
D. Run Microsoft Security Essentials. Quick Scan - ~8 min on my laptop.
E. Run Microsoft Security Essentials. Full Scan - ~ 1hr 50 min on my laptop.
Now I advise you to uninstall MalwareBytes and only install again when and if you need it.
Why?, you ask. Leaving MalwareBytes installed slowed my system. AutoRuns showed MalwareBytes processes running even after exiting from MalwareBytes.

 

[karlsnooks]

Kenobi,
Your C partition is fine. No need to enlarge. Now if you were going to store all of your libraries on C then you would need to enlarge it.

Just as an example, this is being written on a laptop with only one partition C.
That partition is 119 GB BUT I'm only using 31.1 GB of that space.

 

[zzz2496]

kenobi, google for "SpaceMonger", download the free version, it will show you what/where your disk space is used (I lean more to SpaceMonger than WinDirStat, since it's faster scan and it will show me the space, not file types, I need my space...).

zzz2496

 

[kenobi]

Try this app,, it will show you where all your drive space is being used at.

WinDirStat Portable

I ran this software and said to me that kaspersky (sandbox) uses about 28.8 GB. Wow!?...

 

[kenobi]

@Tepid: Thank you for the link/software. I, now, know which is causing my problem.

@all: Thank you for the time spent with my problem ! I hope you have a good day.

 

[Tepid]

Here is another one that I like. But don't normally post as it's a little too much for what some need.

Xinorbis