W98SE Hard Drive Report Size Question

I have a 13G drive I use for basically storage, I operate most software from
a 2G Drive. Win98SE will cue an error message I have less than 2.5G
remaning on the 13G drive and cannot move any files to this drive. How can I
alter my settings, system or otherwise to recover the 2.5G remaining, so
that I can move additional files?

Regards
Cody

 

Basic computer maintenance
http://uk.geocities.com/personel44/maintenance.html

After you have emptied your recycle bin, as per above, right
click on it, and select 'Properties'. Select the 13GB drive,
and change the 'Space reserved' to suit your needs.

 

Thanks for the reply. The allocated space was about 100M. However the drive
is reported as 2G under the Recycle bin properties. If I check"My Computer"
properties, the drive is listed as 13G. Any thoughts as to why that maybe?

Cody

 

Do you have Norton Protected Recycle Bin installed?
If so, empty it.

Also, run the maintenance steps in my signature, paying
particular attention to running scandisk, in case the free
space is being reported incorrectly.

<snip>

 

Not protected by Norton, scandisk was done. I seem to recall when I first
installed the drive Windows hardware wiz asked for the amount of reserved
space, (been a few years ago). I have removed and re-installed the drive and
the OS on more than one occassion and the reserved space prompt has never
appeared.

Cody

 

I've just re-read your previous reply, where you state:
"the drive is reported as 2G under the Recycle bin properties."

I didn't spot it before, but it's clear that your recycle bin resides
on the 2GB (system) drive.

 

I would have to agree. I know I can move or burn some files from the 13G
drive and I know I will fill it up again. It just irritates me not having
access to the remaining space on that drive.

Cody

 

Do you have "One setting for all drives" checked in the
Recycle Bin options? If so, remove it and configure
drives independently.

 

I have tried setting them as shared and independ, no help. You seem to be
zeroing in on the recyle bin, why?

Cody

 

I'm only going on the information that you are giving me.
I don't have the luxury of knowing your system/setup.

 

No problem, just trying to apply logic as to what is causing the problem.
The question was how to restore disk space, your inquires are centered
around the recycle bin. I'm just puzzled as to why? You obviously have a
great deal of knowledge and a desire to assist those in need of help. I've
read some your replies to other posts. I don't mean to imply you are going
in the wrong direction, I just don't understand the questions about the
recycle bin.

Cody

 

The questions were merely a natural progression to the
content of the questions and replies. The recycle bin
can alter the available disk space - particularly if you have
Norton Protection.

Let's try another avenue. Where is your swap file located?
(Remember, I *still* don't know your system.)

 

I guess I don't know my system either. How can I locate the swap file. I
have no idea what or where it is. I did look at both recycle bins while you
were away. Both contain files under "properties", less than 20K total, none
are visible in the bins. The bin on the 13G drive has a file\folder I cannot
delete. Been that way for some time now, and I have become accustomed to
that problem. Just now thought of it. I tried to delete the 13G bin, but got
an access denied prompt from W98SE.

Cody

 

OK. Boot into DOS - restart and hold the CTRL key at startup,
until you get the DOS menu. Choose 'Command Prompt Only'.
At the C:> prompt, type:

smartdrv
deltree /y c:\recycled
deltree /y d:\recycled

(This is assuming your hard drives are c: and d: ).
Then type:

cd windows
del win386.swp

Reboot into Windows, and you recycle bin will be rebuilt from
scratch - it may have been damaged, noting your mention of
the strange folder. See if that makes a difference.

 

Okay, as Artie Johnson once said "VERRRRY INNNTERESTING". First, deleting
the bins, C(2G) goes away, D(13G) remains. Second. DOS does NOT recognize
the D drive, "Invalid Drive" prompt, W98SE sees it?

Cody

 

Power off and remove the drive cables. Check them over,
and re-connect them, ensuring that they are nice and snug.
Make sure that the BIOS is set to autodetect.

<snip>

 

Mike, gotta go. Will try at a later time. Thanks so much for your time and
efforts.

Cody

 

Ok, good luck.

 

What do you mean by cue, and what is the error message?

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