How do you see what is taking up your hard drive?

[Deeter]

It seems that I am missing 20 to 30 gigabytes, from my estimates, of space somehow. I cannot figure out why or what is taking up so much space.

[AdvancedSetup]

You can try a tool like this.

http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/

[Firefox]

Hey Ron, that is some nice little utility.... Thanks

[Deeter]

Actually, now that I think about it I should have, maybe, 50 to 60 more gigabytes.

[AdvancedSetup]

Well the program will show what you have and what is using it. There are other programs similar if you don't like that one.

This one is a bit more traditional in how it's used and what it shows

http://www.jam-software.com/treesize_free/

[Firefox]

Are you still using KIS/KAV/PURE as your antivirus solution?

A while back you were having issues with KIS and its possible that you have Traces Enabled, it can consume an entire HDD if left enabled too long. Check to see if its enabled and disable it.

To disable traces: KIS/KAV/PURE main window -> Support -> Support tools -> Disable traces