How do I know if the Windows XP-based computer has a virus?

WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL. My C drive is maximally. I have 37.2 GB and no usable space. I don't even have 15% so I can run the defragmentation. I found where the additional concert seems to be.  C-> documents and settings-> ADMINISTRATIVE properties show this ADMIN record is 32 GB but when opening the folder everything inside has low usage. So I can't run a scan disk or defrag. I've always been able to get into my system while loading and reloading my whole system, but I can't seem to find with this system. +
* original title - I think I have a virus.*

You are cut short or is the directory that you looked really named

C:\Documents and Settings\Admin

Temporarily, save some space by:

  • empty the trash
  • turn off System Restore (right-click on desktop > properties > system restore)
  • delete your temporary files (start > run > %Temp% > OK; then just select and delete; don't forget to empty the trash after that)
  • clear the Internet Explorer cache (Control Panel > Internet Options > general tab > delete temporary files, etc..)
  • clear the cache for a different browser you use

Then download and run JDiskReport (needs about 2 MB of disk space).  This should help identify which occupies the space on your drive.  If you can not know what to do after you have identified the space pig, after return with details.  And don't forget to turn the system restore.  You can uninstall and remove JDiskReport after your done with it.

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