Get the message that the recovery file "D" is short on space and must be cleaned

On computer turning on and repeatedly throughout its operation, a window at the bottom right opens and informs me that file Recovery "D" is short on space and needs to be cleaned.  I followed the instructions and another window opens and informs me that there are zero byte to be retrieved.  I went into the "D" file and it reflects 12 MB of 2.2 GB.  How can I clean this file and what happens if I can't get it cleaned?     Justin

http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DellCare/contact_technical_support?c=us&l=en&s=Gen

Contact Dell at the above link concerning their recovery Partition.

If you make a mistake in the Dell recovery Partition, you ruin your chances to reinstall Vista in case of system crash, without having to buy their share recovery disks.

See you soon.

Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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