The Dive C of my notebook has a capacity of 80Gb and when the properties is accessed, it shows a pie graph with 45Gb used but when individual subfolders under crive C is accessed its capacity used summed up only 15Gb.
At the first day of 5 hours use of my new notebook, i noticed its processor did not get so hot. But now after a couple of minutes, hottness is already felt.
My new notebook (NEO Impriva 672 RVP2) has the following relevant specifications: 2Ghz, Core 2 Duo processor, 4Mb cache, 160Gb Sata hard drive
Please advise me what to do.
Thanks.
2007-12-24 14:49:32 · 4 answers · asked by rene c 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I had found a solution of minimizing the heating up my computer. By trying to set the power management setting options:
1. High performance (very hot)
2. Balance and (moderate)
3. Power Saver (normal) This setting has a note "This setting may reduce the system performance."
I also uninstall many unimportant programs and it had gained only about 500Mb. still drive C has about 30Gb used with 50Gb free space.
Is 30 Gb used for program files in drive C common in Vista Home Premium edition?
Thank you all.
2007-12-24 21:49:09 · update #1
160 GB harddrive with a 80 GB C drive means it has been partitioned. The reason why you do not see some files is because they're hidden (try pressing Ctrl+A in C and it should say something along the lines of selecting hidden files, click yes and click property and see everything add up ^^)
it gets hot simply because its a duo core and it works really hard, if your comp shuts off by itself because of the heat problem then thats not a good thing. but usualy under 100 C is pretty good (i've seen my friend's comp go to 97 C once >_>)
2007-12-24 14:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by EiTheL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Download this program to see how your disk space is being utilized:
http://www.download.com/3000-2248_4-10680852.html
As for the processor heating up quickly, try unplugging the computer completely and leaving it unplugged for at least an hour to let the system cool down completely. If it's always plugged in, the computer is always getting some current from the AC adapter, allowing all the components (including the CPU) to respond more quickly when you hit the power button. That's one possibility. It's also possible there's a problem with the fan for the CPU, so it's good to find this out earlier rather than later, in case you need to exchange the system.
2007-12-24 23:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by Spartacus! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look for an additional Drive. Some configurations are setup to create a backup drive which uses a small portion of your drive for backups when you want them. You can view this through the logical disk manager. Or, through Windows Explorer. Look for an additional drive letter (besides C). Then, look for the properties of it. It may also have the name BACKUP.
Is this your first laptop? They do get hot. Some more than others. But, I know I have to reposition myself as mine is not too nice on the, uh, package. Anyway, your specs look great. Congrats on getting such a nice laptop.
2007-12-24 22:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got too much crap installed on your pc!
Go on a massive uninstalling spree. Uninstall Norton, McAffee, and other random stuff you will likely never use.
2007-12-24 22:54:39 · answer #4 · answered by tractordriver88 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋