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SAN wrote:
> 
> I have a small problem or may be a big problem.
> When I go to Windows Explorer and RIGHT click on C: drive, and go to
> PROPERTY, I get a used space value of 502 MB.
> Now when I go back to windows explorer and LEFT click on C: drive and go to
> EDIT and click on SELECT ALL (now all the files and dir are highlighted). I
> next go to FILE and click on PROPERTY and I see that it starts counting the
> size of all files in C: drive and gives me a number of 334 MB(all in C).
> Also I have chosen the option of "SHOW ALL FILES" in the VIEW, OPTION menu.
> I have a 1GIG hard drive.
> My question is why is there this difference of 166 MB?
> I have defragmented my HD, also did a thorough check for errors and found
> none, still I could'nt get the same value.
> If you could do the same thing and if you get the same value or little
> difference can you please let me know.
> I would very much appreciate your help. Thanks

Isn't it because the CLUSTER SIZE ?
In that case you must split up your HD in smaller partitions.
I dont' remember the different sizes, but i had 500 MB with
programs on my 1,27MB HD.
Partitioned the HD to 3 partitions. 520/520/180 or someting like that.
Then the "C:" become smaller with the same programs on. ( ca: 400 MB )

This is because the clustersize skrink from 32k to 16k. You can get
even smaller clustersizes if you make smaller partitions.
For example 500/500/270, but i was saticficed with 16k clusters.
 
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