Low space on Recovery drive ( Windows 7)

I have a HP mini with windows 7 installed. I got the message Low space on recovery drive"  I went through the path od system protection, protection off, and show hidden files. Opening the D:drive I still cannot see the hidden files. It still shows the original HP image telling me no to delete any files. Can someone advise me on this?

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