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Disk Cleanup on Windows 7 only frees space without actually removing it, as it deletes the same area again

Disk Cleanup on Windows 7 only frees space without actually removing it, as it deletes the same area again

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xwing75
Junior Member
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02-01-2026, 09:00 PM
#1
I was organizing some files (3GB) and noticed C: lost 3GB of available space. I assumed it was an error, so I ran disk cleanup extended via the command prompt. Removed another theoretical 1GB, but ended up with 1GB less free. Now I need to eliminate the newly added 4GB that should have been removed. Thanks ahead!
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xwing75
02-01-2026, 09:00 PM #1

I was organizing some files (3GB) and noticed C: lost 3GB of available space. I assumed it was an error, so I ran disk cleanup extended via the command prompt. Removed another theoretical 1GB, but ended up with 1GB less free. Now I need to eliminate the newly added 4GB that should have been removed. Thanks ahead!

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HellNether
Senior Member
731
02-02-2026, 12:55 AM
#2
Verify that Windows did not generate a System Restore snapshot after your file deletion.
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HellNether
02-02-2026, 12:55 AM #2

Verify that Windows did not generate a System Restore snapshot after your file deletion.

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mothfolk
Junior Member
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02-02-2026, 04:42 AM
#3
Don't assume it's true.
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mothfolk
02-02-2026, 04:42 AM #3

Don't assume it's true.