Issue at hand Feel the discomfort Need help now?
Issue at hand Feel the discomfort Need help now?
Your SSD (111Gb) with Windows installed is now completely full. Recent actions only freed a small amount—3 to 7GB—yet the drive keeps filling up gradually. It’s unclear what’s causing the issue, and even after clearing space, it doesn’t seem to resolve the problem.
It isn't a virus; the main concern is it may push you to install unnecessary software. With a bit of effort, you can easily steer clear by reviewing options carefully. They had a fix in 2017 and have kept things clean since. If you prefer not to use it, that's perfectly okay. This was just a recommendation.
It’s rare for a "problem" to cause extra space usage—this is normal with Windows and other regularly updated programs. Your auto-updated software won’t stay the same size forever; you just need to free up space by removing something substantial, not just a few files. With an extremely small SSD paired with a modern Windows setup and some applications, you’re in a tight spot. I also advise against using CCleaner—it’s often ineffective and can harm your registry. The things it deletes probably won’t significantly reduce your stored data.
100% A great start for sure. This is 100% your solution. You need more storage space. Windows is just ..... Full of Shit ...... and needs space. There is nothing wrong with CCleaner. It is just like anything else that clams to clean your reg and system. It can mess up. That's why it's very important to back up your system and data. - CCleaner even recommends it before cleaning. - So we can go ahead and stop with the biased opinions on software and lets find solutions.
Windows 11 requires at least 64GB of storage to operate properly without extra software. You might want to use TreeSizeFree to see which files are using space. Sometimes after an update, Windows doesn’t delete its installation files automatically, which can reduce available storage. To improve performance or remove bloat, try the "Windows Debloater" script from GitHub. Uninstalling unused apps like Edge, OneDrive, Bing, and others can help. Storing 120GB is quite high—consider lighter options like Tiny Core Linux if you want to save space.
The reasoning behind believing CClceaner can address a storage issue stems from its specialized design and proven performance in managing data efficiently.