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Old 07-09-2006, 06:20 AM   #1
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Even though this belongs in the Technical Issues forum, I decided to put it here due to heavier traffic. So I would ask that it not be moved. Thanks.

For some reason, everyday, my laptop notifies me that I have a Low Disk Space. Last week it hit a record breaking 0 MB. I deleted 5 programs, removed all music files, deleted most photo albums, did the Disk Space Clean Up, and gained back a couple GBs. Five minutes later, the thing pops up with a Low Disk Space notifier.

I have ran all virus protection programs, I have searched, and I have been on the look out for all kinds of things. I am at my ends wit with this thing. I'm ordering a new PC from Dell in a couple weeks, but I would still like for the laptop to be in good condition.

Any suggestions, corrections, or help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 07-09-2006, 06:51 AM   #2
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It really sounds a lot like a virus. What antivirus programs did you use?

Other than that, a defrag is always a good thing.
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Umm, have you checked if your disk space IS actually low? How much do you have left at the moment?
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Old 07-09-2006, 04:37 PM   #4
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It's low everyday no matter how many things I delete. I have around 200-300 MBs left everyday.

At this rate, if I keep deleting things I'll have nothing left. And I downloaded this free anti-virus program, AntiVir Guard. It found a whole lot of things and deleted them, but still no solved problem.
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Old 07-09-2006, 04:42 PM   #5
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I suggest you use Ewido. I swear by the program. Best Antivirus program I ever used and it takes down issues that alot of other antivirus programs dont find
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Thanks, MajorMarvel! Downloading it right now.
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Also, very important. On bootup keep hitting F8 until you go into "Safe Mode". This starts Windows with only the things vital to Windows.

Once in Safe Mode, then run the virus scan. Sometimes Virii can avoid scans, but can't in Safe Mode.
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Old 07-09-2006, 05:27 PM   #8
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Nice.

Thanks, Kin.
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