Hard Disk still full after deleting large files 2

[whitewater7]

Hello,
I am using XP Pro which gets automatically updated along with Norton, which is also current.
I accidentally filled the disk to capacity during a backup. After deleting the large files and checking the recycle bin the disk is still full. How can I get the free space back?
Your assistance is appreciated.

 

[adamroof]

doesnt norton have a recycle bin to empty? also try defrag.

 

[whitewater7]

I checked the Norton recycle bin. I also tried using a chkdsk command in DOS, and did not come up with any fragmented files.
The defrag will just re-arrange the data on the disk, as far as I know.
Thanks

 

[bcastner]

You are going to have to delete somethings, perhaps a utility like TreeSize, freeware, will help:

http://www.jam-software.com/freeware/index.shtml

 

[linney]

You will find a lot of space saving/recovering suggestions if you read this thread and read any links from it.

Relocating Hard Drive Capacity and File Compression
thread779-939540

PS. Don't forget the space gobbling System Restore.

 

[electronicsfreak]

Advice check all temp folders for certain ones can be hidden and after a long time take up alot of space. Also you can free some more space up by reducing the ammount allowed by internet explorer.

 

[whitewater7]

I fixed the problem! I freed up 18 Gig of my 21 gig drive.
I tried removing the restore points and that only freed up about 25 mb.
The problem seemed to go away after I went into Norton utilities option and emptied protected files.


Thanks for your suggestions.
This forum is cool!

 

[Jasen]

I normally keep "protected files" turned off for this very reason.