! Files retaining space...

[jcsaleen]

Ok I have numerious files on my comp lately I have been transfering all the info into one or two large folders but when I transfer the files out an onto the other file the empty file STAYS THE SAME SIZE! I transferd 455 mb worth of stuff the old folder appears empty an yet still stays the same size an its slowing my comp. Anyone have any Ideas?

[Franko914]

Originally Posted by jcsaleen

Ok I have numerious files on my comp lately I have been transfering all the info into one or two large folders but when I transfer the files out an onto the other file the empty file STAYS THE SAME SIZE! I transferd 455 mb worth of stuff the old folder appears empty an yet still stays the same size an its slowing my comp. Anyone have any Ideas?

Hello jcsaleen,

Try deleting the folder after it's emptied.

Run your disk defrag utility -- that should free it up.

Franko914

[jcsaleen]

I tryed deleting some of the empty folders wont delete because "they're being used by other programs" Ive restarted an all an still

[Franko914]

Originally Posted by jcsaleen

I tryed deleting some of the empty folders wont delete because "they're being used by other programs" Ive restarted an all an still

You never mentioned what OS you are running. You could have hidden/system files in the folder. Change your folder display properties to display ALL files, including system and hidden files. Delete what you think is safe to delete. Boot up into Safe mode and try it then. Boot up into DOS if you can and try it then. Shut down all programs (Task Manager) and try it then.

[jcsaleen]

Im running Xp pro.

[uranium235powered]

Try re-naming the file, but I doubt that will work. Is this file for an application or something?

Try Ctrl + Alt + Del -> select Task Manager or something similar, and under the processes tab, select the applications that you can't shut down there and click on End Process.

** Disclaimer: If you lose any valuable data or if your PC fucks up, I hold no responsibility. Do this at your own risk**

[jcsaleen]

Tryd renaming doesnt work. It doesnt say which processes are running so I cant do that either.

[sirsmiley]

when your pc is booting up, hit f8 before you see the colourful XP boot screen (just keep hitting f8 after the bios part and it finds your drives)..pick boot with safe mode and then delete them...i imagine you have viruses and spyware, use mcafee stinger and lavasoft adaware and spybot, all other spyware utils are garbage imo

[jcsaleen]

I have norton anti virus an the web defender as well. I also run adware to an I use mozilla its seems pretty unlikely its a virus.

[Franko914]

Have you tried to run your disk defrag utility yet? This should at least free up the sectors used by the files you have already moved out of the folder.