How to Find Randomly Lost Computer Memory
Sometimes your computer just will take up so much hard disk space you can no longer install programs.
This is usually caused by a feature introduced in Windows Me. This feature is System Restore, and often it can take up unusually large amounts of disk space.
Steps
- 1Take a look at what you were doing in the past. Where you downloading space consuming files and/or programs?
- 2Run the disk cleaner, found in the tools section of your start menu.
- 3Try uninstalling programs you don't need or use. Some programs can take up tons of computer disk space.
- 4Delete files and folders you don't need or want. These can also hog up lots of disk space.
- 5Run a virus scan using good anti-virus software, like Kaspersky, AVG, or Norton. Viruses get into your computer, often making sure the user knows nothing about it. Often, a computer virus will take up hordes of disk space for absolutely no reason.
- 6A good maintenance program that can help with this is TuneUp Utilities. You can download their trial version, and if you like it, you can buy it. It is worth the price.
- 7You might also want to change your System Restore settings.
Tips
- There are many computer maintenance programs you can download. Check the user reviews first before downloading.
- Always keep an anti-virus software running. Doing so can greatly improve the life of your computer.
- Keep your computer tidy and free of junk and clutter.
Warnings
- A lot of the time, people like to disguise viruses and trojans as anti-virus scanners and maintenance programs. This is where WOT and user reviews come in handy.
- A computer that isn't well maintained is likely to crash more.
- When looking for junk files to delete, DO NOT delete anything in your Windows folder. If you do, you can seriously damage your computer in certain ways.
- Be careful of what you do when you go to delete files and folders you don't want, you might end up messing something up or deleting something that you still want or don't want to lose.
- If you know you might need your System Restore points, don't delete them!
Things You'll Need
- Anti-virus software
- Computer maintenance programs
- Knowledge of System Restore
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Categories: Maintenance and Repair