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Install a 120GB SSD drive and keep it simple with few applications installed.

Install a 120GB SSD drive and keep it simple with few applications installed.

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1323NOW
Junior Member
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12-04-2022, 09:34 AM
#1
Hey everyone! Just checked my storage and it looks like the boot drive is almost full. I have two drives—my Apps & Features settings show 66 apps installed, with the biggest being Adobe Reader at 500MB. The files are mostly small, but I’m worried something might be taking up space. I don’t install many programs, and all my Steam games are on the main hard drive. My old Kingston 120GB A400 SATA 3 2.5" drive has been around for a while; some people say it’s not great, though I’ve used it for years. I’m planning an upgrade around Boxing Day. Anyone have any ideas?
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1323NOW
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM #1

Hey everyone! Just checked my storage and it looks like the boot drive is almost full. I have two drives—my Apps & Features settings show 66 apps installed, with the biggest being Adobe Reader at 500MB. The files are mostly small, but I’m worried something might be taking up space. I don’t install many programs, and all my Steam games are on the main hard drive. My old Kingston 120GB A400 SATA 3 2.5" drive has been around for a while; some people say it’s not great, though I’ve used it for years. I’m planning an upgrade around Boxing Day. Anyone have any ideas?

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S_1_R
Junior Member
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12-04-2022, 09:34 AM
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Have you ever sorted through your recycle bin or %temp% directory? Possibly old downloads.
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S_1_R
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM #2

Have you ever sorted through your recycle bin or %temp% directory? Possibly old downloads.

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bluehypergiant
Member
220
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM
#3
Execute Disk Cleanup with admin privileges, it should restore around 20GB of space
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bluehypergiant
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM #3

Execute Disk Cleanup with admin privileges, it should restore around 20GB of space

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oryan25
Member
115
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM
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You can utilize tools such as TreeSize or WinDirStat for a visual overview of your SSD/HDD contents. This helps identify which files consume the most space, including system files that might otherwise be hidden from the user. For example, using TreeSize on your system.
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oryan25
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM #4

You can utilize tools such as TreeSize or WinDirStat for a visual overview of your SSD/HDD contents. This helps identify which files consume the most space, including system files that might otherwise be hidden from the user. For example, using TreeSize on your system.

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baconandfries
Member
215
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM
#5
It varies based on your available storage. Remember, files like music, pictures, and videos can use a lot of space. Consider transferring your photos and videos to the E drive to check if it improves things.
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baconandfries
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM #5

It varies based on your available storage. Remember, files like music, pictures, and videos can use a lot of space. Consider transferring your photos and videos to the E drive to check if it improves things.

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Hyper_FireFox
Member
142
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM
#6
Wow, really appreciate the idea! (I was getting a bit worried about how it got there.) It turns out one of the games ended up on my SSD. I couldn’t find it before, but now it is!
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Hyper_FireFox
12-04-2022, 09:34 AM #6

Wow, really appreciate the idea! (I was getting a bit worried about how it got there.) It turns out one of the games ended up on my SSD. I couldn’t find it before, but now it is!