Hi, and many thanks for your input which has solved the problem. The page file was 2gb but the system restore was 15gb. I reduced it to nil and the free space on the C: drive was increased by that amount.

I then increased it back up to 11gb, at least I now know where the space was being used.

The Acronis is "Home 2010". When I have tried to use "System Restore" in the past, I get a message which basically states that due to Acronis System Restore is not possible......If I have got this wrong, your assistance would be appreciated.

Meantime. many thanks for your help and support.

regards

BB......Dorset, UK