Low Disk Space Error Message

Hi All, I'm back...Grrrrrrrrrr!

About a 1/2 hour ago, I began seeing a computer icon pop-up in my system
tray displaying the message: "Disk Space Low."

I know something happened that is causing my memory to get sucked-up. Can
anyone tell me what to do to remedy this problem.

My OS is Windows ME (the worst OS in computer history), and I already tried
a System Restore, which did NOT work!


Thanks,
Shani

From your description a couple of possibilities spring to mind
1) You're using Norton
2) Norton has broken System Restore

check out System Restore by going to Windows Explorer - set Folder Options
so that you can View Hidden and System files.
Navigate to the C:\_Restore folder, and r-click on its icon - select
Properties
How many files and folder are there?
How much disk space is it using?
How big is your C:\Drive??


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Shani S." wrote in message
...
Hi All, I'm back...Grrrrrrrrrr!

About a 1/2 hour ago, I began seeing a computer icon pop-up in my system
tray displaying the message: "Disk Space Low."

I know something happened that is causing my memory to get sucked-up. Can
anyone tell me what to do to remedy this problem.

My OS is Windows ME (the worst OS in computer history), and I already
tried
a System Restore, which did NOT work!


Thanks,
Shani

Hi Noel,

I'm confused.....lol

I did as you said, but not sure if I'm doing it correctly.

I already had my view options set to "show hidden files and folders" in
Windows Explorer. I then did a search for "C:\_Restore folder" and 34
different folders appeared; however, the "C:\_Restore" folder is FADED OUT.

What should I do? I am receiving the message "YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF DISK
SPACE ON LOCAL DISK (C)" right now!
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"Noel Paton" wrote:

From your description a couple of possibilities spring to mind
1) You're using Norton
2) Norton has broken System Restore

check out System Restore by going to Windows Explorer - set Folder Options
so that you can View Hidden and System files.
Navigate to the C:\_Restore folder, and r-click on its icon - select
Properties
How many files and folder are there?
How much disk space is it using?
How big is your C:\Drive??


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Shani S." wrote in message
...
Hi All, I'm back...Grrrrrrrrrr!

About a 1/2 hour ago, I began seeing a computer icon pop-up in my system
tray displaying the message: "Disk Space Low."

I know something happened that is causing my memory to get sucked-up. Can
anyone tell me what to do to remedy this problem.

My OS is Windows ME (the worst OS in computer history), and I already
tried
a System Restore, which did NOT work!


Thanks,
Shani

Shani S. wrote:
Hi Noel,

I'm confused.....lol

I did as you said, but not sure if I'm doing it correctly.

I already had my view options set to "show hidden files and folders" in
Windows Explorer. I then did a search for "C:\_Restore folder" and 34
different folders appeared; however, the "C:\_Restore" folder is FADED OUT.

What should I do? I am receiving the message "YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF DISK
SPACE ON LOCAL DISK (C)" right now!

Then you've also received the message "would you like to clean it up?"


Rick

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"Noel Paton" wrote:


From your description a couple of possibilities spring to mind
1) You're using Norton
2) Norton has broken System Restore

check out System Restore by going to Windows Explorer - set Folder Options
so that you can View Hidden and System files.
Navigate to the C:\_Restore folder, and r-click on its icon - select
Properties
How many files and folder are there?
How much disk space is it using?
How big is your C:\Drive??


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Shani S." wrote in message
...

Hi All, I'm back...Grrrrrrrrrr!

About a 1/2 hour ago, I began seeing a computer icon pop-up in my system
tray displaying the message: "Disk Space Low."

I know something happened that is causing my memory to get sucked-up. Can
anyone tell me what to do to remedy this problem.

My OS is Windows ME (the worst OS in computer history), and I already
tried
a System Restore, which did NOT work!


Thanks,
Shani

Yes Rick, I did recieve that message, but "cleaning it up" it not resolving
the problem because I receive the same message 20 minutes later.

This problem goes well beyond the obvious. I should not be running out of
memory. In fact, I should not even be coming close to "low disk space."

I came across this problem a while back and was greatly helped by people
HERE, but I simply cannot remember the remedy that ultimately worked.

Shani S.


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"Rick T" wrote:

Then you've also received the message "would you like to clean it up?"


Rick


Shani S. wrote:
Hi Noel,

I'm confused.....lol

I did as you said, but not sure if I'm doing it correctly.

I already had my view options set to "show hidden files and folders" in
Windows Explorer. I then did a search for "C:\_Restore folder" and 34
different folders appeared; however, the "C:\_Restore" folder is FADED OUT.

What should I do? I am receiving the message "YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF DISK SPACE ON LOCAL DISK (C)" right now!


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Noel Paton" wrote:


From your description a couple of possibilities spring to mind
1) You're using Norton
2) Norton has broken System Restore

check out System Restore by going to Windows Explorer - set Folder Options
so that you can View Hidden and System files.
Navigate to the C:\_Restore folder, and r-click on its icon - select
Properties
How many files and folder are there?
How much disk space is it using?
How big is your C:\Drive??


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Shani S." wrote in message
...

Hi All, I'm back...Grrrrrrrrrr!

About a 1/2 hour ago, I began seeing a computer icon pop-up in my system
tray displaying the message: "Disk Space Low."

I know something happened that is causing my memory to get sucked-up. Can
anyone tell me what to do to remedy this problem.

My OS is Windows ME (the worst OS in computer history), and I already
tried
a System Restore, which did NOT work!


Thanks,
Shani

Boot into Safe Mode and give a shot at DiskCleanup from there. While
you're there snoop around see if you have any *huge* directories lurking
in the shadows.

Next time you get that message in Normal Mode, take a quick check at the
number (and size) of files in your C:WINDOWS\TEMP directory and also the
size of the file C:\WIN386.SWP.


Rick


Shani S. wrote:
Yes Rick, I did recieve that message, but "cleaning it up" it not resolving
the problem because I receive the same message 20 minutes later.

This problem goes well beyond the obvious. I should not be running out of
memory. In fact, I should not even be coming close to "low disk space."

I came across this problem a while back and was greatly helped by people
HERE, but I simply cannot remember the remedy that ultimately worked.

Shani S.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Rick T" wrote:

Then you've also received the message "would you like to clean it up?"


Rick



Shani S. wrote:

Hi Noel,

I'm confused.....lol

I did as you said, but not sure if I'm doing it correctly.

I already had my view options set to "show hidden files and folders" in
Windows Explorer. I then did a search for "C:\_Restore folder" and 34
different folders appeared; however, the "C:\_Restore" folder is FADED OUT.

What should I do? I am receiving the message "YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF DISK SPACE ON LOCAL DISK (C)" right now!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Noel Paton" wrote:


From your description a couple of possibilities spring to mind

1) You're using Norton
2) Norton has broken System Restore

check out System Restore by going to Windows Explorer - set Folder Options
so that you can View Hidden and System files.
Navigate to the C:\_Restore folder, and r-click on its icon - select
Properties
How many files and folder are there?
How much disk space is it using?
How big is your C:\Drive??


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Shani S." wrote in message
...


Hi All, I'm back...Grrrrrrrrrr!

About a 1/2 hour ago, I began seeing a computer icon pop-up in my system
tray displaying the message: "Disk Space Low."

I know something happened that is causing my memory to get sucked-up. Can
anyone tell me what to do to remedy this problem.

My OS is Windows ME (the worst OS in computer history), and I already
tried
a System Restore, which did NOT work!


Thanks,
Shani

Shani
If you have 34 folders within the C:\_Restore archive, then you definitely
have a problem!!!

Please try and answer the questions I first asked - then try this.....


Boot to DOS, using your Startup Disk (if you don't have one and can't make
one from Start | Add/Remove Programs, then download a diskmaker from
www.bootdisk.com, and create the floppy by running the file)

At the A:\ prompt, type the following commands (followed by [return])


ATTRIB -S -R -H C:\_RESTORE

REN C:\_RESTORE OLDREST


When the A:\ prompt returns, remove the floppy, and reboot the PC. The
Control Files will be rebuilt, and a Restore point should be created.

Then delete the C:\OLDREST folder, and reboot again.

Finally adjust the space allocated to the restore folder

See what happens with your free disk space then (OH! - and get rid of
Norton, and get an AV that works *with* ME rather than against it!)


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Shani S." wrote in message
...
Hi Noel,

I'm confused.....lol

I did as you said, but not sure if I'm doing it correctly.

I already had my view options set to "show hidden files and folders" in
Windows Explorer. I then did a search for "C:\_Restore folder" and 34
different folders appeared; however, the "C:\_Restore" folder is FADED
OUT.

What should I do? I am receiving the message "YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF DISK
SPACE ON LOCAL DISK (C)" right now!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Noel Paton" wrote:

From your description a couple of possibilities spring to mind
1) You're using Norton
2) Norton has broken System Restore

check out System Restore by going to Windows Explorer - set Folder
Options
so that you can View Hidden and System files.
Navigate to the C:\_Restore folder, and r-click on its icon - select
Properties
How many files and folder are there?
How much disk space is it using?
How big is your C:\Drive??


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Shani S." wrote in message
...
Hi All, I'm back...Grrrrrrrrrr!

About a 1/2 hour ago, I began seeing a computer icon pop-up in my
system
tray displaying the message: "Disk Space Low."

I know something happened that is causing my memory to get sucked-up.
Can
anyone tell me what to do to remedy this problem.

My OS is Windows ME (the worst OS in computer history), and I already
tried
a System Restore, which did NOT work!


Thanks,
Shani

Noel,

It is possible but pretty rare for deleted folders to be temporarily
stored in the C:\_RESTORE\TEMP folder.
--
Mike


Noel Paton wrote:

Shani
If you have 34 folders within the C:\_Restore archive, then you
definitely have a problem!!!

Please try and answer the questions I first asked - then try this.....


Boot to DOS, using your Startup Disk (if you don't have one and can't
make one from Start | Add/Remove Programs, then download a diskmaker
from www.bootdisk.com, and create the floppy by running the file)

At the A:\ prompt, type the following commands (followed by [return])


ATTRIB -S -R -H C:\_RESTORE

REN C:\_RESTORE OLDREST


When the A:\ prompt returns, remove the floppy, and reboot the PC.
The Control Files will be rebuilt, and a Restore point should be
created.
Then delete the C:\OLDREST folder, and reboot again.

Finally adjust the space allocated to the restore folder

See what happens with your free disk space then (OH! - and get rid of
Norton, and get an AV that works *with* ME rather than against it!)



"Shani S." wrote in message
...
Hi Noel,

I'm confused.....lol

I did as you said, but not sure if I'm doing it correctly.

I already had my view options set to "show hidden files and folders"
in Windows Explorer. I then did a search for "C:\_Restore folder"
and 34 different folders appeared; however, the "C:\_Restore" folder
is FADED OUT.

What should I do? I am receiving the message "YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF
DISK SPACE ON LOCAL DISK (C)" right now!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Guys, I am at a serious impass here.....

My "A" drive is not working; therefore, I cannot create a "start-up" disk or
boot to DOS.

I am at my wits end.

Should I run "Hijackthis?"

Oh, I just realized something. When I go to my "System" from the control
panel and click on "Troubleshooting," the "Disable System Restore" box is
checked. I keep UNCHECKING it but it keeps RECHECKING ITSELF.

What's going on here??????????
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"Mike M" wrote:

Noel,

It is possible but pretty rare for deleted folders to be temporarily
stored in the C:\_RESTORE\TEMP folder.
--
Mike


Noel Paton wrote:

Shani
If you have 34 folders within the C:\_Restore archive, then you
definitely have a problem!!!

Please try and answer the questions I first asked - then try this.....


Boot to DOS, using your Startup Disk (if you don't have one and can't
make one from Start | Add/Remove Programs, then download a diskmaker
from www.bootdisk.com, and create the floppy by running the file)

At the A:\ prompt, type the following commands (followed by [return])


ATTRIB -S -R -H C:\_RESTORE

REN C:\_RESTORE OLDREST


When the A:\ prompt returns, remove the floppy, and reboot the PC.
The Control Files will be rebuilt, and a Restore point should be
created.
Then delete the C:\OLDREST folder, and reboot again.

Finally adjust the space allocated to the restore folder

See what happens with your free disk space then (OH! - and get rid of
Norton, and get an AV that works *with* ME rather than against it!)



"Shani S." wrote in message
...
Hi Noel,

I'm confused.....lol

I did as you said, but not sure if I'm doing it correctly.

I already had my view options set to "show hidden files and folders"
in Windows Explorer. I then did a search for "C:\_Restore folder"
and 34 different folders appeared; however, the "C:\_Restore" folder
is FADED OUT.

What should I do? I am receiving the message "YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF
DISK SPACE ON LOCAL DISK (C)" right now!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Until you can fix your PC and boot to DOS and then rename the _RESTORE
folder you're out of luck. Try making a bootable CD or borrowing one from
a friend.
--
Mike Maltby



Shani S. wrote:

Guys, I am at a serious impass here.....

My "A" drive is not working; therefore, I cannot create a "start-up"
disk or boot to DOS.

I am at my wits end.

Should I run "Hijackthis?"

Oh, I just realized something. When I go to my "System" from the
control panel and click on "Troubleshooting," the "Disable System
Restore" box is checked. I keep UNCHECKING it but it keeps RECHECKING
ITSELF.