Thanks a lot guys for those insights. I will try the different options.


On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 2:15 PM, Jimmy Thuo <jimmy.thuo@gmail.com> wrote:
Or you could use win directory stats to see exactly what is taking up the space.
http://windirstat.info/


On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 2:10 PM, Vincent Wayodi <wayodi@gmail.com> wrote:
> I had experienced a similar issue on a network with over 1000 pc. It was
> being caused by a error with Symantch antivirus server, repeatedly pushing
> out the same antivirus def files. Server was rebuilt, antivirus clients were
> re-deployed and issue was resolved. Another issue we had was offline files
> not syncing properly with file server,  when a clients on portable machines
> machine joins the network, creating multiple duplicates. I would recommend
> using a tool like "Tree Size pro, to give you reports "on directory level"
> in realtime  on disc usage on clients machines on your network. It will
> point you in the right direction
>
> http://www.jam-software.com/treesize/
>
> Thanks
> Vince
>
>
>
> On 6 June 2012 13:56, Evans Ikua <ikua.evans@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Dear skunks,
>> If you remember a few weeks ago I raised an issue regarding storage space
>> in a clients network. The thing is that nearly all the computers appeared to
>> have full disks. The network is about 10 users, all running Windows 7, with
>> Kaspersky Internet security up to date and the scans done. Now it appears
>> that the HDDs are actually not full. Majority of them are 320 GB HDD and
>> they would show that they have like 1.5 or 7 GB free, though you cant really
>> tell what is taking the space. Then, after some time, some of the PCs go
>> back to show the real status, like 70 Gb free etc. A PC would be showing
>> that its full in the morning, then by lunch time it shows the real status. I
>> suspect some viral activity or malware. Anyone seen this before? A bit
>> strange I would say.
>>
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