Files hidden on Windows 10 that aren't visible to users
Files hidden on Windows 10 that aren't visible to users
In Windows Explorer it indicates that your C drive has 76 GB of available space out of its total capacity, while the folders inside seem to show 109 GB. That means there’s a discrepancy—why does it say 222 GB minus 109 GB equals 113 GB free? Could there be some leftover space or hidden files? Since your drive is an SSD with an NVMe M.2 form factor, you’ve already run Defraggler and used the built-in Windows tools. If the issue persists, it might be worth checking for system files or using a disk imaging tool to verify what’s actually present.
Secret files and folders present. Hidden partitions exist, including boot and recovery sections.
I considered the partitions briefly, but they seemed no bigger than a GB, especially for hidden files and folders; those are turned on. They shouldn't be included in the folder size total. EDIT: I verified, my C drive partition is 222.12 GB, which means it's not the problem.
Install WinDirStat with admin rights for enhanced file insights.
Long ago things were different. Nowadays, you can repair an SSD using defragmentation—but it won’t really help much because the system will break up the data again to spread it evenly across the chips. Still, SLC and MLC SSDs are much more robust these days. TLC is okay occasionally, but try to reduce how often you defrag. For QLC, I’d say wait until there’s solid proof of its longevity, which seems unlikely at the moment.