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folders are larger than expected

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Name: oab729
Date: December 20, 2006 at 14:53:56 Pacific
Subject: folders are larger than expected
OS: windows 2000 professional
CPU/Ram: 1.6ghz/512mb
Model/Manufacturer: compaq

Comment:

My localsettings/TEMP folder is 23 gb while the actual files inside are only 100 mb. My program files folder is 7 gb but the actual files inside are a total of 2 gb. My temporary internet files folder is 700 mb but i've cleared my folder and it's empty. I currently use mozilla firefox but i've cleared its cookies, etc as well, and I've already scaled my internet explorer to allow a max of 100 mb of temporary internet files.
I've already turned on "show hidden files" and I've used chkdsk and discovered no bad sectors or problems. I'm currently defragging. What should I do to correct his problem? My computer has also been very buggy and sometimes shuts off randomly or freezes for 30 seconds before I can start again. Thanks

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Response Number 1

Name: Jennifer SUMN
Date: December 20, 2006 at 14:58:53 Pacific
Subject: folders are larger than expected

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Clear out your Temp and Temporary Internet Files folders.
What makes you think the space being used for Program Folders is 7 Gig, but the files only use 2 Gig of space?
Have you defragged the drive lately?
Life is more painless for those who are brainless.

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Response Number 2

Name: OtheHill
Date: December 20, 2006 at 16:24:52 Pacific
Subject: folders are larger than expected

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Is the HDrive in question formatted using FAT32 or NTFS?

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Response Number 3

Name: kcha123
Date: December 21, 2006 at 01:42:01 Pacific
Subject: folders are larger than expected

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have u check for virus. Scan for virus online

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Response Number 4

Name: Nigel Spike
Date: December 22, 2006 at 05:05:32 Pacific
Subject: folders are larger than expected

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How do you obtain the size of the folder, by right clicking it and choosing properties?
Nigel
I support Bigger feet for rabbits

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