Deleting fraps videos but not getting back any free space on my hardrive?

Before doing the following (or any serious disk mod's really) you should back up all data.

For some immediate 'c' disk space gain, delete all but the most recent Java version & update from 'Add or Remove Programs' (see 'Control Panel'> Add or Remove...);

Also, delete old 'Restore Points' (if your system is behaving itself) like this:

Make a new Restore Pt.; then go to System Tools> Disk cleanup> (after it's done examining the disk)> More Options> System Restore button @ bottom> Clean up> Yes.

One disk space reclamation item is to 'compress contents' and 'allow index service'. These help optimize file recovery speed & save disk space.

Start> my computer> right click 'c' drive> properties> general tab: here check both boxes & 'OK'.

Don't freak out: it may say hours (or days) to run, but this drops dramatically as the process advances. Just walk away and let 'er run for the duration: it will self close when done.

Depending on the files & sizes, it may take several hours to do (maybe do it at night @ bedtime?).

Download "CCleaner" http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Freeware.

Run the various tab headings, but especially "Windows" and "Registry" cleanup.

Defragment (although this will not increase 'space available').

1. Click the 'View' button on Fraps to check the video files.

2. Try Bandicam. Bandicam compresses the recording video when recording,

so you can upload the recorded file to YouTube without converting because the recorded file size is much smaller than Fraps.

- Fraps: 1,000MB

- Bandicam: 90MB

See http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=bandicam

go to add/remove programs and try from there.