I have a new HP Paviilion g7. 500GM hard drive. How can it be that I have used 439.68 of it already

When I look at installed software programs it shows only 4.03GB total.
How can I find out what could be using all my storage capacity?
Thanks!
Goldmy

Hello, 
I see that you're having an issue finding out what is using all your storage capacity. You can go to the C drive and look what's in the program files.
This will show you what has been saved and being used. 
Could you upload a screen shot of the space you have left and what you're looking at? 
Also, Could you also give me the full model name and number of the notebook you have?
I look forward to your response. 
THX

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