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  1. 2011-03-29 19:07 #1
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    Missing Hard Disk Space

    So I have about 25GB of missing hard disk space according to the Folder Size app and my math.

    I have a Lenovo T500 and in my googling have discovered that rescue and recovery backups seem to be the issue. I have deleted the program and all my backups and still have 25GB of missing space.

    What gives?
  2. 2011-03-29 19:16 #2
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    use a Disk explorer program to find out what's taking up space, I use Tune Up utilities 2010 for mine and other things
  3. 2011-03-29 20:03 #3
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    Holy fuck that worked. I have been trying for like a year to figure this out. Thanks.

    So my question is where were all the backups? I deleted the Lenovo R&R program and deleted all the windows backups. I scanned with all kinds of file tree programs and none found it. This program didn't disclose it either, but it sure as fuck deleted them.
  4. 2011-03-29 20:27 #4
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    not sure, T.U gives a complete break down of what is where and how much space it takes up, if you want I can "give" you a copy
  5. 2011-03-29 20:31 #5
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    That would be awesome.
  6. 2011-03-29 20:45 #6
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    No
  7. 2011-03-30 12:56 #7
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    I just use freeware SequoiaView for that, and it gives a nice color-coded, grouped by directory visual image of what is using the space.
  8. 2011-03-30 13:02 #8
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    I use this, some are better than others.

    http://windirstat.info/
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    I've used WinDirStat which also free. Or Disk Inventory X on the Mac side of things.
  10. 2011-03-30 13:06 #10
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    Tried cleaning up update uninstallers?
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