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My Server's HDD is showing 0 bytes of space

I have a Windows 2003 Server. The HDD has 2 partitions
C- Drive: Total size: 12GB obytes free
D-drive : total size 124 GB, 18 GB free.

I did already move the page file, the disk cleanup, deleting temp files and log files.

Please advise

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SysExpert

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mbhf01

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I am already compressing the drive to save disk space. Is this a safe for my data?
As this is the only DC I have on site. I am planning to buy a new one soon

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Maniac_47

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EDIT:

Also to expand on SysExpert's point about removing windows updates -

You are looking for the files within C:\Windows (make sure you show hidden folders and may have to unhide operating system files) These will all begin with $KB$ or $NT$, but please DO NOT remove the $hf_mig$ folder as its important.

Also, do you have the i386 folder on there? That should clear out at least 500mbs if you can remove that (just basically a copy of the install disk so you don't need to insert a disk everytime you add a windows component).

mbhf01

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Should I move the i386 folder to the D-drive?

Maniac_47

yes, please either delete it or if you like to have it, move it (can do a "shift -> drag and drop).

None of those files should be locked by the OS and it shouldn't cause any issues, its basically just a copy of the files from the install CD, pretty harmless but takes up a lot of space.

Maniac_47

ALSO:

Please check C:\windows\system32\logfiles -> these can sometimes accumulate and get out of control if there's anything running on there that can log to them. You should be able to delete those without any issue as well and free up some space.