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Drive Partition Free Space Error

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by ellen.notehelfer

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When I view the 10GB partition in the properties sheet of Windows Explorer on my 2003 Server, it tells me I only have 300MB free space. But when I add up the size of files and folders, they only total 5GB. (View is set to show hidden and system files.) And, when I run the DOS DIR command, it agrees with my calculation and says there is 4+GB free space. Who do I believe and how do I resolve the discrepancy?

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by omie

I think you need to check your vitual memory and page file setting. There is a big chance that is the reason why you have that discrepancy. Virtual memory and page file are reserved by OS so it won't appear as free space.
I hope this explains your mistery...

by chris

Check your recycle bin settings. Change the amount of disk space allocated to the recycle bin.

Chris

by chris

Check your recycle bin settings. Change the amount of disk space allocated to the recycle bin.

Chris

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