Help.
Disk Wiper
A full drive File Finder search for JV16_PT*.dat
My assumption is Disk Wiper did not complete normally and delete the files used to wipe the free space.
If none of the above helps, post the Properties for the C drive as shown by a right click on the drive in a win explorer window ...
If explorer still doesn't reveal what is taking the free space, post your observations so the developer can ask some questions ...
(*) I originally had "Display the contents of system folders" checked, "Show hidden files and folders" checked, and "Hide protected operating system files" unchecked. When I reversed those settings, the right pane properties with all items on C selected showed 6 GB less than with the original settings. The left pane (C drive) properties did not change (that is, it showed 6 GB more
BTW, did you try the File Finder suggestion? PT sees more than explorer shows.
grob367
A PM from him has been sent to jv16 to bump this topic's priority ...
How did the Disk Wiper end? Did it end properly, or did you abort it?
If the wiping operation is interrupted, something like this could happen. Please try to run the error checker on the drive (My computer > Right click the drive in question > Tools > "Check now").
grob367
He will post his findings and results here, and answer jv16's question, after he finishes removing them ...
I also went into the PC Registery to clean it. It would not make a backup as it stated cannot identify file name, but I took a chance and it deleted or repaired 594 registery entries
I had a compatabiltiy problem with Norton some time ago when I installed another application, I had to uninstall Norton, install my new program and then reinstall Norton.
I think this winds up my bizarre tale. Thanks for your patience and help.
George
grob367 said:
"I finally got back nearly 20 Gigs and there is more to come. I also discovered the culprit. Seems I had Norton System Works on my computeer. I deleted it about 4 months ago..."
Hi grob367:
Sorry I didn't see your post sooner, but I'm glad to hear you finally solved it. I went through the same nightmare with NPROTECT.
Norton Places a folder called “NPROTECT” in the C:\RECYCLER folder. The NPROTECT folder can contain several hundred mega bites worth of files. Often, the NPROTECT folder is not removed when Norton System Works is uninstalled, and it can not be removed by most methods.
After trying many things to delete this folder and its contents, I discovered the solution below. It works quick and clean. Hope this may be of help if the same problem arises again.
To check if “NPROTECT” remains:
Go to, Start/My Computer/Tools/Folder Options/View, and uncheck; “Hide protected operating system files”. Click Apply and OK.
Open Explorer and scan down to C:\Recycler. Click to open folder and see if NPROTECT is in it.
If it is not there, you have no problem.
If it is still there, you can use the following method to remove it:
To delete "NPROTECT":
1. Go to, Start/All Programs/Accessories, and select The Command Prompt.
2. Copy and paste the following text at the “C:\...>” Prompt, and press the “ENTER” key.
Rmdir /s \\?\C:\RECYCLER\NPROTECT
Recheck C:\Recycler to verify NPROTECT folder is no longer there. Don't forget to rehide Protected operating system files.