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File remains occupied despite deletion.

File remains occupied despite deletion.

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mon43
Junior Member
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07-30-2025, 10:28 AM
#1
I downloaded around 50GB of a game onto my hard drive, then transferred the drive to another PC and removed the installation files from that system. The space is still being used, and I can't locate the files anywhere—I'm really worried. Help would be appreciated.
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mon43
07-30-2025, 10:28 AM #1

I downloaded around 50GB of a game onto my hard drive, then transferred the drive to another PC and removed the installation files from that system. The space is still being used, and I can't locate the files anywhere—I'm really worried. Help would be appreciated.

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SOBGelo
Member
162
07-31-2025, 01:52 AM
#2
Sort out your recyclables.
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SOBGelo
07-31-2025, 01:52 AM #2

Sort out your recyclables.

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dmer
Junior Member
8
08-01-2025, 09:06 PM
#3
I understand what you're saying. I've already tried it; the files aren't available.
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dmer
08-01-2025, 09:06 PM #3

I understand what you're saying. I've already tried it; the files aren't available.

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Evanlynn
Junior Member
5
08-02-2025, 10:55 AM
#4
Check using a tool like WinDirStat to track the location of those hidden files.
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Evanlynn
08-02-2025, 10:55 AM #4

Check using a tool like WinDirStat to track the location of those hidden files.

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Gr33nFlar3
Member
158
08-02-2025, 07:40 PM
#5
Execute a cleanup tool and check for remnants of Windows 7, 8, or 10 files after upgrading to Windows 10.
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Gr33nFlar3
08-02-2025, 07:40 PM #5

Execute a cleanup tool and check for remnants of Windows 7, 8, or 10 files after upgrading to Windows 10.

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yoman225
Member
71
08-06-2025, 06:24 PM
#6
Revo Uninstaller could assist.
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yoman225
08-06-2025, 06:24 PM #6

Revo Uninstaller could assist.

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Anyl
Junior Member
8
08-06-2025, 08:23 PM
#7
Files might be saved under a different username—one you used on another device. This means the search tool could struggle to access folders tied to that account, possibly missing items in the recycle bin or elsewhere. Consider using software like WinDirStat, but run it with administrator privileges. Right-click and choose the option or press Ctrl+Shift+Enter on the executable. Administrator accounts are typically permitted to scan or browse any user's folders.
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Anyl
08-06-2025, 08:23 PM #7

Files might be saved under a different username—one you used on another device. This means the search tool could struggle to access folders tied to that account, possibly missing items in the recycle bin or elsewhere. Consider using software like WinDirStat, but run it with administrator privileges. Right-click and choose the option or press Ctrl+Shift+Enter on the executable. Administrator accounts are typically permitted to scan or browse any user's folders.