[wolfgang CLP]

Originally Posted by falko

Have you tried to check C: for errors (e.g. as shown here: http://www.howtoforge.com/ntfs_3g_ma...2007_spring_p3 )?

I have tried with the XP tool but it comes up with a message saying that due to files in use the error checking will be carried out before starting XP and nothing changed. Just checked in Mandriva the amount of disk space on C: it shows exactly the same amount.
Will try out the procedure within Mandriva as mentioned under your link.
Thanks anyway and remain

with best regards

Wolfgang CLP