Should I really need 8 or 9 GB operating XP?

original title: half of my disk space?

Troubled by constant diagnostic on the inadequate storage, I contacted MS direct tech supports (a very useful Amrit) who told me the reason why I ran out of storage was Windows XP had need 8 or 9 GB to operate, and has been constantly updated itself to 100 megs a pop reality check: is this really the load needed for XP (works on a small netbook HP) half my disk space? I'm not doing something extraordinary - Facebook, email, word processing and spreadsheets. I don't think 9 GB for the operating system is justified.

[Some of our dialogue:]

Amrit: Yes, as I see that you have 15 GB of data and whose 7 to 8 GB of storage is used by Windows Xp.

You: Is this normal?

Amrit: Yes, Windows XP uses up to 7 to 8 GB of space.

You: I guess what I need is the standard size of the programs of teas vs the size they're occupying. Frankly, I '; horrified m windows needs 8 GB to operate - my half of storage.

Amrit: Yes, Windows, program files, and the record of the driver take up more space on your computer.

You: Once again, is there an automated way to query Windows on its unused portions and uninstall them?

Amrit: Richard, I can change the setting from automatic to manual Windows Update so that you can select and install the required updates.

You: Fine.

You: It's a bit like the point of view of Republicans to the federal Government - growing steadily at his own expense. What do I get for my storage here?

You: Can I uninstall all updates?

You: Is there a way to clean windows?

Amrit: Richard, the updates are important to the functionality of your computer, they are updating our security software on the new worm and the hole of the pit so that our computer is secure.

Amrit: Richard, you can increase your disk space hard as I see that 15 GB is a less space.

You: However, the computer is bogged down with windows, so that the effect is the same, as if she was infected...

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What are the exact messages you see?  They relate to low 'space' or 'virtual memory' low?

According to KB 314865 "minimum requirements for basic functionality" for Windows XP is 1.5 GB, right at the point where the sp2 and sp3 have been installed, it is usually up to 4 or 5 GB.  A size of 12-14 GB is not uncommon.

Your conclusion that "the computer is bogged down with Windows" because Windows is taking half of your hard drive is not correct.  Unless your hard drive is almost full, you should not encounter problems, although Disk Defragmenter often complains if there is less than 15% free space.  You also run into great difficulties if your disk space is insufficient for your paging file (swap).  The default page file size is 1.5 times the amount of RAM you have, and it is located in C:\.

There are a few things you can do to mow C:\Windows, but these chances will save only 1 to 2 GB.

Another part of C:\Windows which usually gets big enough is C:\Windows\Installer.  The directory includes data must uninstall the applications that you added.  Do not delete the entries in this directory.

There are other parts of Windows that take place on your hard drive outside C:\Windows.  For example, the default value for the restoration of the system is to allocate 12% of the hard drive to its restore points.  If you have a 15 GB drive, SR takes about 1.8 GB.  You can safely reduce it to less than 1 GB. See http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspace.html

System restore points for its restoration in C:\System Volume Information, a directory hidden doubling.  In addition, Windows 'Indexing' (which is supposed to make faster research) stores its information database in this directory.   To turn off the indexing service, see http://lifehacker.com/#! 031440/turn-off-indexing-and-speed-up-windows-xp

Another thing you can do is to disable Hibernation.  C:\Hyberfil.sys is a file that is the same size as the amount of RAM you have.

  • Right-click on an empty space on your desktop, and then click "Properties".
  • Click on the tab "Screensaver".
  • Click on the button "Power" under "Power Monitor"
  • Click on the tab "Hibernation", then uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
  • "OK" your way out

There may be bits of Windows, you do not want.  Control Panel > add or remove programs > Add/Remove Windows components.  Most of this, however, is pretty insignificant.  To remove more than normally permitted components, see the post of Wataroo here http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=31494

Finally - and I have no personal experience with this site - you might want to check thinness on Windows XP: The Complete Guide

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