We can use the following methods to free up hard disk space:

Method 1: Empty the Temp Folder

1. Click "Start", click "Run", input "cleanmgr.exe" (without quotation marks), and then press "Enter".
2. Click "C:" (or whatever drive on which Windows is installed), and then click "OK".
3. Click to select the "Temporary files" and "Temporary Internet Files" check boxes.
4. Click "OK", and then click "Yes" to confirm the deletion.

Method 2: Set Paging file to be smaller or move the paging file to another partition.

1. Click "Start", click "Run", input "sysdm.cpl" (without quotation marks) and press "Enter".
2. On the "Advanced" tab, click the "Settings" button in the "Performance" section.
3. On the "Advanced" tab, click the "Change" button in the "Virtual memory" section.
4. You can manually set the size of the Paging file. I suggest setting the Initial size to 128 MB and set the Maximum size to 256 MB. Remember to click the "Set" button after you have inputted these values.

In addition, we can move the current paging file to another partition. For more information, please refer to the following article:

"HOW TO: Move the Paging File in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307886

Method 3: Disable Hibernation

1. Click "Start", click "Run", input "POWERCFG.CPL" (without quotation marks) and press "Enter".
2. On the "Hibernate" tab, click to clear the check box beside "Enable hibernation" and click "OK".

Please note: The Hibernation function will be unavailable after this operation.

Method 4: Removing backup files generated by third party programs
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Based on our feedback system, we found that third party software can use a large amount of space to back up the system with deleted files. For example, Norton SystemWorks 2003/2004 will use its own Recycle Bin named Norton Protected Recycle Bin to hold the deleted files. If there are any difficulties modifying third-party software, let's involve the manufacturer since they are the best resource for information pertaining to their product.