Why is Windows XP taking up 35 gigs?

December 7, 2009

So, I’m trying to clean up every non-essential program from my computer to free up space. When I open my hard drive through "My Computer", my Windows file is using over 35 gigs of space. When I open the actual Windows folder and combine all the files (including Hidden), they total around 4 gigs of space, which I think isn’t too far off the normal mark. So it would seem that Windows XP is just stealing squirreling away about 30 gigs of needed disc space.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

– Removing all alloted space for Recycle Bin
– Completely turning off System Restore options
– Running CCleaner, Wise Disk/Registry Cleaner, and the regular old Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter.
– Clearing out all cookies, temp folders, and logs.

I’m not sure how to thank those who answer, so I’ll do it ahead of time. THANK YOU… if anyone has any ideas, please let me know.
Ok, thanks guys for responding. I’ll try your suggestions. Just to be clear, I’m opening My Computer, then clicking once on my hard drive. It tells me I have 45 gigs of used space, when I then open my hard drive, I right click on the Windows folder, then click Properties. The folder properties display tells me 35 gigs are being used. When I then open the Windows folder and select all the contents, they only total to about 4 gigs.

Are you supposed to use a registry cleaner from time to time?

December 3, 2009

I usually go in and delete the browsing history, do a disk cleanup and disk defragmenter from time to time, but what exactly is CC Cleaner for? Isn’t the same thing?

i really need help with my computer can anyone help?

November 17, 2009

Ok this is starting to get really annoying. I do not understand why my computer is so slow. I have used Disk Clean Up and Disk Defragmenter after it was done scanning my computer it was still slow. I have used some programs to get rid of unnecessary files. The free programs I have used are Ccleaner and Glary Utilities it scanned my whole computer and it was still slow. Then I bought 2 programs that are called Registry Booster and Registry Fix 7, and these are not freeware, I scanned my whole computer and it was still slow. So then I started to suspect I had a virus, so I went out to buy ann anti-virus, it was called Avast Internet Security 2009. I had many viruses so then Avast took care of every single virus. But still my computer is slow what could possibly be the problem? I have many programs installed on my computer, and it was working fine and it was fast, then at some point my computer got slow, can someone PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME!

Computer protection????????

October 1, 2009

I’m building a computer. I’m spending a lot of money on it. I want to know ALL protection needed to keep my computer clean and healthy.

What is the best program for the following? (Preferably NOT free)

Anti-Virus
Anti-Spyware/Malware/Adware
Disk Defragmenter
Registry Cleaner
Disk Cleanup

And if I missed any other cleaning/health program, please specify!
And I don’t necessarily mean one program for all.

windows vista help!! 10 points for good answer!!?

October 1, 2009

i have windows vista ultimate adn wehn i firsted installed it i did alot of tweaking to make it very fast, and it was. the shutdown, startup and running was really good. but it has been 2 weeks now that the startup has really slowed down. and this is the part where it is really slower that before:

http://www.techmixer.com/pic/2007/04/vista-default-boot-screen.jpg

i think this happened after i installed a game, but i uninstalled it again and it hasnt changed the speed of the startup, its still slow.

BTW I ALWAYS PERFORM DISK DEFRAGMENTER, REGISTRY DEFRAGMENTER, DISK CLEANER, REGISTRY CLEANER, AND VIRUS SCANNING. I HAVE ALSO DISABLED EVERYTHING FROM "MSCONFIG" EXCEPT FOR MY INTERNET SECURITY.

the shut down and running is still good, but its only the startup so why has my pc slowed down?? please help!!
oh yeah and i have also disabled many services that i dont need.