Lost HDD space

[G]

Hi all
Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of them being
"Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use of it and also
needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer. After duly removing
these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but lost it again immediately
after defrag.
I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail I run
Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my disk space
back if possible.

Kind Regards
G

 

[Jeff Richards]

That would be some very big programs that gave you back 300Mb of disk space.
And Defrag shouldn't change your disk space usage at all. So unless you
also removed a lot of data files, my guess is that you misread the disk
space information in the time between removing the software and doing the
defrag.

Make sure that the deleted files from those programs aren't in the recycle
bin.

If you are suspicious that you aren't seeing all your free space, do
Scandisk.

Search for all files over a certain size and then sort by decreasing size to
see where you space is being used.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"G" <G@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:821460BD-EC52-4D2E-86EE-321BDA995919@microsoft.com...
> Hi all
> Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of them
> being
> "Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use of it and also
> needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer. After duly removing
> these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but lost it again immediately
> after defrag.
> I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail I run
> Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my disk space
> back if possible.
>
> Kind Regards
> G

 

[G]

Hi Jeff
Thanks for reply. Always conscience of disk space so I'm certain I didn't
misread disk space and I had already run scandisk. I tried your search method
but nothing untoward showed up and nothing in trash This problem is not
breaking the bank but more annoying than any thing else.
Thanks again
Graham

"Jeff Richards" wrote:

> That would be some very big programs that gave you back 300Mb of disk space.
> And Defrag shouldn't change your disk space usage at all. So unless you
> also removed a lot of data files, my guess is that you misread the disk
> space information in the time between removing the software and doing the
> defrag.
>
> Make sure that the deleted files from those programs aren't in the recycle
> bin.
>
> If you are suspicious that you aren't seeing all your free space, do
> Scandisk.
>
> Search for all files over a certain size and then sort by decreasing size to
> see where you space is being used.
> --
> Jeff Richards
> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
> "G" <G@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:821460BD-EC52-4D2E-86EE-321BDA995919@microsoft.com...
> > Hi all
> > Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of them
> > being
> > "Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use of it and also
> > needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer. After duly removing
> > these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but lost it again immediately
> > after defrag.
> > I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail I run
> > Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my disk space
> > back if possible.
> >
> > Kind Regards
> > G
>
>
>

 

[Franc Zabkar]

On Sun, 9 Sep 2007 00:58:01 -0700, G <G@discussions.microsoft.com> put
finger to keyboard and composed:

>Hi all
>Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of them being
>"Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use of it and also
>needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer. After duly removing
>these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but lost it again immediately
>after defrag.
>I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail I run
>Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my disk space
>back if possible.
>
>Kind Regards
>G

How big is your swap file (win386.swp)? Could it have ballooned in
size after the defrag ???

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

 

[G]

Thanks for your help
To be honest I had never paid attention to this file. It is currently at 48
MB. Is this OK? and can I reset file size safely?
Kind Regards
Graham

"Franc Zabkar" wrote:

> On Sun, 9 Sep 2007 00:58:01 -0700, G <G@discussions.microsoft.com> put
> finger to keyboard and composed:
>
> >Hi all
> >Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of them being
> >"Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use of it and also
> >needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer. After duly removing
> >these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but lost it again immediately
> >after defrag.
> >I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail I run
> >Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my disk space
> >back if possible.
> >
> >Kind Regards
> >G
>
> How big is your swap file (win386.swp)? Could it have ballooned in
> size after the defrag ???
>
> - Franc Zabkar
> --
> Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.
>

 

[Curt Christianson]

Hi Graham,

48MB for a swapfile is fine. Usually best results are to use the "Let
Windows handle it" option. Some claim a manually sized swapfile is better,
but I and others have found no advantage to it. I'm assuming you know where
to set it. I'm running XP right now, so I can't tell you the exact details
of how to get to the setting. It is referred to as Virtual Memory, rather
than swapfile, but those terms refer to the same thing.

--
HTH,
Curt

Windows Support Center
www.aumha.org
Practically Nerded,...
http://dundats.mvps.org/Index.htm

"G" <G@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:515ACD0B-03A0-4061-B80C-66B641A9FBEF@microsoft.com...
| Thanks for your help
| To be honest I had never paid attention to this file. It is currently at
48
| MB. Is this OK? and can I reset file size safely?
| Kind Regards
| Graham
|
| "Franc Zabkar" wrote:
|
| > On Sun, 9 Sep 2007 00:58:01 -0700, G <G@discussions.microsoft.com> put
| > finger to keyboard and composed:
| >
| > >Hi all
| > >Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of them
being
| > >"Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use of it and
also
| > >needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer. After duly
removing
| > >these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but lost it again
immediately
| > >after defrag.
| > >I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail I
run
| > >Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my disk
space
| > >back if possible.
| > >
| > >Kind Regards
| > >G
| >
| > How big is your swap file (win386.swp)? Could it have ballooned in
| > size after the defrag ???
| >
| > - Franc Zabkar
| > --
| > Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.
| >

 

[John Dulak]

Curt Christianson wrote:
> Hi Graham,
>
> 48MB for a swapfile is fine. Usually best results are to use the "Let
> Windows handle it" option. Some claim a manually sized swapfile is better,
> but I and others have found no advantage to it. I'm assuming you know where
> to set it. I'm running XP right now, so I can't tell you the exact details
> of how to get to the setting. It is referred to as Virtual Memory, rather
> than swapfile, but those terms refer to the same thing.
>


Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Performance TAB > Virtual
Memory Button.

You will be required to restart if you make ANY changes.

John

--
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------------------o000----(o)(o)----000o----------------
----------------------------()--------------------------
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John Dulak - Gnomeway Services - http://tinyurl.com/2qs6o6

 

[PCR]

"G" <G@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:821460BD-EC52-4D2E-86EE-321BDA995919@microsoft.com
| Hi all
| Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of them
| being "Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use of it
| and also needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer. After
| duly removing these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but lost
| it again immediately after defrag.

Like Richards, I find 300 MB to be an incredible amount to come & go
like that! Sometimes, though, it does take a reboot to know how much
space actually does exist after files are deleted or added. Also, yea,
as Zabcar says, the swap file (Win386.swp) is normally variable in size.
It could have grown by 300 MB (depending on what Windows anticipates is
needed going by currently running tasks) & shrunk back to the 48 MB you
last reported. At boot, it begins with its last size, & 5 minutes later
will reset up or down.

Maybe do the Scandisk Richards suggested, & a reboot afterwards (if it
seems necessary).

| I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail I
| run Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my
| disk space back if possible.

What about the TIFs (Temporary Internet Files)? Here is what I usually
post about them. Where is your slider set...?...

Actually, at long last, I've come to like my TIFs, but I've only got a
4.8 MB Index.dat. Anyway...

Do not delete TIFs individually, as you may cause corruption. Here is
the way...

"Control Panel, Internet Options, Delete Files button, bolt Delete all
offline content, OK, OK"

That does a credible job, in IE6 anyway. Note: It may take a few
moments: DON"T be impatient. The Index.dat inside Content.IE5 will
retain it's size, but is cleared or reset to emptiness. You still will
see Cookies in the main TIF folder, but all the weirdly named folders in
Content.IE5 will be gone.

These were your Temporary Internet Files, which, since V4, has an
involvement with Windows Update. It's main purpose is to hold
bits/pieces of sites you visit, to make it quicker to load next visit.
Also, it is a work area for OE6. Naturally, TIFs will grow back. It's
size is controllable by the slider & input box under the Settings
button. Mine is set for 125 MB there. Many say to go smaller-- say, 40
MB.

If that fails to get them all, then...

Some Cookies bleed into TIFs, so... "START, Settings, Control Panel,
Internet Options, Delete Cookies button". (Note, some site specific
passwords/settings may be wiped.)

If you STILL have matter in TIFs or in Cookies after that, it is
possible you have a horrible corruption that can likely be cured with a
DOS delete...

Verify, in Windows, where these folders are located before proceeding.

(a) "START, Find, F/F".
(b) Enter "Cookies, Tempor~1, History" (no quotes) in "Named".
(c) Click the "Advanced" button, & use the dropdown to select
"Folder".
(d) Then click the "Find Now" button.
If it is not in "C:\Windows", adjust the Deltree's below. If you
have more than one of any, then perhaps stop & report back.
(c) "Control Panel, Internet Options, Settings button"
Where does it say Temporary Internet Files are located? Use that
path below, but substitute "Tempor~1" for "Temporary Internet Files".

(1) "START, Shut Down, Restart in MS-DOS Mode"

(2) SMARTDRV
This speeds up hard drive processing considerably in DOS--
considerably, & yet it may still seem slow if TIFs are incredibly huge!

(3) DELTREE C:\Windows\Cookies\ /y
These are your Cookies. They may hold settings & passwords, site
specific.

(4) DELTREE C:\Windows\Tempor~1\ /y
These are your Temporary Internet Files. A DOS delete does reset
the Index.dat in Content.IE5 to 32 KB. It won't stay that small for
long. However, Cookies in the top TIF folder would survive this Deltree.

(5) DELTREE C:\Windows\History\ /y
This is a collection of the sites you have visited. It will begin
to grow again, depending upon "Days to keep..." at "Internet Options,
General tab".

(6) EXIT or Ctrl-Alt-Del to Windows

WARNING: DELTREE is a powerful command. It will wipe out the folder you
specify. DO NOT HIT ENTER too soon, or you will wipe out your system.
Get all the way to the end of those DELTREE lines.

| Kind Regards
| G

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
Should things get worse after this,
PCR
pcrrcp@netzero.net

 

[Curt Christianson]

Thank you John!

--
HTH,
Curt

Windows Support Center
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"John Dulak" <Johnd@Boogus.com> wrote in message
news:L4DFi.6620$d01.3457@trnddc08...
| Curt Christianson wrote:
| > Hi Graham,
| >
| > 48MB for a swapfile is fine. Usually best results are to use the "Let
| > Windows handle it" option. Some claim a manually sized swapfile is
better,
| > but I and others have found no advantage to it. I'm assuming you know
where
| > to set it. I'm running XP right now, so I can't tell you the exact
details
| > of how to get to the setting. It is referred to as Virtual Memory,
rather
| > than swapfile, but those terms refer to the same thing.
| >
|
|
| Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Performance TAB > Virtual
| Memory Button.
|
| You will be required to restart if you make ANY changes.
|
| John
|
| --
| \\\||///
| ------------------o000----(o)(o)----000o----------------
| ----------------------------()--------------------------
| '' Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change. ''
|
| John Dulak - Gnomeway Services - http://tinyurl.com/2qs6o6

 

[G]

Thanks Guys

As usual your response and help has been terrific. I'm now an expert? on the
win386.swp file I've seen the file but always disregarded it ssshhhhh! I
know all too well of the dangers of the 'deltree' command though, from a
couple of bad experiences way back.

Kind regards
Graham

"PCR" wrote:

> "G" <G@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:821460BD-EC52-4D2E-86EE-321BDA995919@microsoft.com
> | Hi all
> | Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of them
> | being "Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use of it
> | and also needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer. After
> | duly removing these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but lost
> | it again immediately after defrag.
>
> Like Richards, I find 300 MB to be an incredible amount to come & go
> like that! Sometimes, though, it does take a reboot to know how much
> space actually does exist after files are deleted or added. Also, yea,
> as Zabcar says, the swap file (Win386.swp) is normally variable in size.
> It could have grown by 300 MB (depending on what Windows anticipates is
> needed going by currently running tasks) & shrunk back to the 48 MB you
> last reported. At boot, it begins with its last size, & 5 minutes later
> will reset up or down.
>
> Maybe do the Scandisk Richards suggested, & a reboot afterwards (if it
> seems necessary).
>
> | I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail I
> | run Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my
> | disk space back if possible.
>
> What about the TIFs (Temporary Internet Files)? Here is what I usually
> post about them. Where is your slider set...?...
>
> Actually, at long last, I've come to like my TIFs, but I've only got a
> 4.8 MB Index.dat. Anyway...
>
> Do not delete TIFs individually, as you may cause corruption. Here is
> the way...
>
> "Control Panel, Internet Options, Delete Files button, bolt Delete all
> offline content, OK, OK"
>
> That does a credible job, in IE6 anyway. Note: It may take a few
> moments: DON"T be impatient. The Index.dat inside Content.IE5 will
> retain it's size, but is cleared or reset to emptiness. You still will
> see Cookies in the main TIF folder, but all the weirdly named folders in
> Content.IE5 will be gone.
>
> These were your Temporary Internet Files, which, since V4, has an
> involvement with Windows Update. It's main purpose is to hold
> bits/pieces of sites you visit, to make it quicker to load next visit.
> Also, it is a work area for OE6. Naturally, TIFs will grow back. It's
> size is controllable by the slider & input box under the Settings
> button. Mine is set for 125 MB there. Many say to go smaller-- say, 40
> MB.
>
> If that fails to get them all, then...
>
> Some Cookies bleed into TIFs, so... "START, Settings, Control Panel,
> Internet Options, Delete Cookies button". (Note, some site specific
> passwords/settings may be wiped.)
>
> If you STILL have matter in TIFs or in Cookies after that, it is
> possible you have a horrible corruption that can likely be cured with a
> DOS delete...
>
> Verify, in Windows, where these folders are located before proceeding.
>
> (a) "START, Find, F/F".
> (b) Enter "Cookies, Tempor~1, History" (no quotes) in "Named".
> (c) Click the "Advanced" button, & use the dropdown to select
> "Folder".
> (d) Then click the "Find Now" button.
> If it is not in "C:\Windows", adjust the Deltree's below. If you
> have more than one of any, then perhaps stop & report back.
> (c) "Control Panel, Internet Options, Settings button"
> Where does it say Temporary Internet Files are located? Use that
> path below, but substitute "Tempor~1" for "Temporary Internet Files".
>
> (1) "START, Shut Down, Restart in MS-DOS Mode"
>
> (2) SMARTDRV
> This speeds up hard drive processing considerably in DOS--
> considerably, & yet it may still seem slow if TIFs are incredibly huge!
>
> (3) DELTREE C:\Windows\Cookies\ /y
> These are your Cookies. They may hold settings & passwords, site
> specific.
>
> (4) DELTREE C:\Windows\Tempor~1\ /y
> These are your Temporary Internet Files. A DOS delete does reset
> the Index.dat in Content.IE5 to 32 KB. It won't stay that small for
> long. However, Cookies in the top TIF folder would survive this Deltree.
>
> (5) DELTREE C:\Windows\History\ /y
> This is a collection of the sites you have visited. It will begin
> to grow again, depending upon "Days to keep..." at "Internet Options,
> General tab".
>
> (6) EXIT or Ctrl-Alt-Del to Windows
>
> WARNING: DELTREE is a powerful command. It will wipe out the folder you
> specify. DO NOT HIT ENTER too soon, or you will wipe out your system.
> Get all the way to the end of those DELTREE lines.
>
> | Kind Regards
> | G
>
> --
> Thanks or Good Luck,
> There may be humor in this post, and,
> Naturally, you will not sue,
> Should things get worse after this,
> PCR
> pcrrcp@netzero.net
>
>
>

 

[PCR]

G wrote:
| Thanks Guys

You are welcome.

| As usual your response and help has been terrific. I'm now an expert?
| on the win386.swp file I've seen the file but always disregarded it

I think you are an expert now. However, STILL Harper & Martell will hunt
you down-- if you set a maximum size! You may set a minimum, but not a
maximum. Here is what I usually post for that...!...

A very respectable name-- it was Harper, MVP (&/or Martell, MVP)--
has said: Under certain circumstances, perhaps rare, there can be a
serious crash, if a maximum is set for the Swap File, and there is no
telling how big it may wish to grow. HE HAS SEEN IT, with his own eyes.
(Now, he is blind.) So, forget about the 2.5x usable RAM rule. (He now
sits at his keyboard, day & night, waiting to pounce, should anyone
suggest using it.) I didn't do it long! I couldn't bear the sight of
nearly a GB worth of Win386.swp, (although it seemed to function well).

Unless turned off, Windows is always managing VM. It manages it based on
what is shown shadowed in min & max at "R-Clk My Computer, Properties,
Performance tab, Virtual Memory button". That is OK at defaults of zero
& "No maximum". The only MVP approved alteration is to set the min
larger, based on careful observation over days. You would set it at 20%
larger than the greatest value you saw for Swap File "SIZE" (not "use"),
using System Monitor. If your observation discovers a constant &
frequent Swap File "USE" figure, THAT is when to consider additional
RAM.

WARNING: Once, I turned off VM for a zero swap file. All seemed to run
well, UNTIL I opened a Windows DOS (in a box) session. It produced an
orderly crash of the DOS box. Later, online, I did it again, just to
report the experience accurately. The crash this time was horrendous- IT
HAD A HEARTBEAT. SO... careful turning it off!

| ssshhhhh! I know all too well of the dangers of the 'deltree' command
| though, from a couple of bad experiences way back.

Absolutely, be very carefull with DELTREE!

| Kind regards
| Graham
|
| "PCR" wrote:
|
|> "G" <G@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
|> news:821460BD-EC52-4D2E-86EE-321BDA995919@microsoft.com
|> | Hi all
|> | Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of
|> | them being "Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further
|> | use of it and also needed the disk space, having a fairly old
|> | computer. After duly removing these programs I gained an
|> | additional 300MB, but lost it again immediately after defrag.
|>
|> Like Richards, I find 300 MB to be an incredible amount to come & go
|> like that! Sometimes, though, it does take a reboot to know how much
|> space actually does exist after files are deleted or added. Also,
|> yea, as Zabcar says, the swap file (Win386.swp) is normally variable
|> in size. It could have grown by 300 MB (depending on what Windows
|> anticipates is needed going by currently running tasks) & shrunk
|> back to the 48 MB you last reported. At boot, it begins with its
|> last size, & 5 minutes later will reset up or down.
|>
|> Maybe do the Scandisk Richards suggested, & a reboot afterwards (if
|> it seems necessary).
|>
|> | I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no
|> | avail I run Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I
|> | would like my disk space back if possible.
|>
|> What about the TIFs (Temporary Internet Files)? Here is what I
|> usually post about them. Where is your slider set...?...
|>
|> Actually, at long last, I've come to like my TIFs, but I've only got
|> a
|> 4.8 MB Index.dat. Anyway...
|>
|> Do not delete TIFs individually, as you may cause corruption. Here is
|> the way...
|>
|> "Control Panel, Internet Options, Delete Files button, bolt Delete
|> all offline content, OK, OK"
|>
|> That does a credible job, in IE6 anyway. Note: It may take a few
|> moments: DON"T be impatient. The Index.dat inside Content.IE5 will
|> retain it's size, but is cleared or reset to emptiness. You still
|> will see Cookies in the main TIF folder, but all the weirdly named
|> folders in Content.IE5 will be gone.
|>
|> These were your Temporary Internet Files, which, since V4, has an
|> involvement with Windows Update. It's main purpose is to hold
|> bits/pieces of sites you visit, to make it quicker to load next
|> visit. Also, it is a work area for OE6. Naturally, TIFs will grow
|> back. It's size is controllable by the slider & input box under the
|> Settings button. Mine is set for 125 MB there. Many say to go
|> smaller-- say, 40 MB.
|>
|> If that fails to get them all, then...
|>
|> Some Cookies bleed into TIFs, so... "START, Settings, Control Panel,
|> Internet Options, Delete Cookies button". (Note, some site specific
|> passwords/settings may be wiped.)
|>
|> If you STILL have matter in TIFs or in Cookies after that, it is
|> possible you have a horrible corruption that can likely be cured
|> with a DOS delete...
|>
|> Verify, in Windows, where these folders are located before
|> proceeding.
|>
|> (a) "START, Find, F/F".
|> (b) Enter "Cookies, Tempor~1, History" (no quotes) in "Named".
|> (c) Click the "Advanced" button, & use the dropdown to select
|> "Folder".
|> (d) Then click the "Find Now" button.
|> If it is not in "C:\Windows", adjust the Deltree's below. If
|> you have more than one of any, then perhaps stop & report back.
|> (c) "Control Panel, Internet Options, Settings button"
|> Where does it say Temporary Internet Files are located? Use
|> that path below, but substitute "Tempor~1" for "Temporary Internet
|> Files".
|>
|> (1) "START, Shut Down, Restart in MS-DOS Mode"
|>
|> (2) SMARTDRV
|> This speeds up hard drive processing considerably in DOS--
|> considerably, & yet it may still seem slow if TIFs are incredibly
|> huge!
|>
|> (3) DELTREE C:\Windows\Cookies\ /y
|> These are your Cookies. They may hold settings & passwords,
|> site specific.
|>
|> (4) DELTREE C:\Windows\Tempor~1\ /y
|> These are your Temporary Internet Files. A DOS delete does
|> reset the Index.dat in Content.IE5 to 32 KB. It won't stay that
|> small for long. However, Cookies in the top TIF folder would survive
|> this Deltree.
|>
|> (5) DELTREE C:\Windows\History\ /y
|> This is a collection of the sites you have visited. It will
|> begin to grow again, depending upon "Days to keep..." at "Internet
|> Options, General tab".
|>
|> (6) EXIT or Ctrl-Alt-Del to Windows
|>
|> WARNING: DELTREE is a powerful command. It will wipe out the folder
|> you specify. DO NOT HIT ENTER too soon, or you will wipe out your
|> system. Get all the way to the end of those DELTREE lines.
|>
|> | Kind Regards
|> | G
|>
|> --
|> Thanks or Good Luck,
|> There may be humor in this post, and,
|> Naturally, you will not sue,
|> Should things get worse after this,
|> PCR
|> pcrrcp@netzero.net

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
Should things get worse after this,
PCR
pcrrcp@netzero.net

 

[G]

Thank you very much. I just about can't believe how fortunate I am for your
advice. Next time my friends call in, I'll inconspicuously lead them into a
computer chat room, so to speak, and then have a little inconspicuous brag,
ho-hum.
Appreciative Regards
Graham


"G" wrote:

> Hi all
> Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of them being
> "Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use of it and also
> needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer. After duly removing
> these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but lost it again immediately
> after defrag.
> I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail I run
> Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my disk space
> back if possible.
>
> Kind Regards
> G

 

[PCR]

G wrote:
| Thank you very much. I just about can't believe how fortunate I am
| for your advice. Next time my friends call in, I'll inconspicuously
| lead them into a computer chat room, so to speak, and then have a
| little inconspicuous brag, ho-hum.
| Appreciative Regards

You are welcome. Drop in again anytime.

| Graham
|
|
| "G" wrote:
|
|> Hi all
|> Recently I removed a couple of programs from my computer, one of
|> them being "Yahoo Messeger" because I really didn't need further use
|> of it and also needed the disk space, having a fairly old computer.
|> After duly removing these programs I gained an additional 300MB, but
|> lost it again immediately after defrag.
|> I have cleared the history and temporary files folders to no avail
|> I run Win 98SE and everything seems to run well, but I would like my
|> disk space back if possible.
|>
|> Kind Regards
|> G

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