New Windows setup consuming more than 170GB in storage?

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11-04-2016, 04:33 PM

Hello, your friend’s PC just got a fresh Windows install with a 240GB SSD. In File Explorer, it shows 62.5GB free out of 237GB total. You’re using Windows 10, and Cleanmgr only cleaned a small amount. This is typical—initial cleanup can be limited by the system’s settings or the size of the drive.

Indian_Beast

11-04-2016, 04:33 PM #1

Jontez
Member

11-05-2016, 01:30 AM

No, I didn't wipe all the partitions during the clean install.

Jontez

11-05-2016, 01:30 AM #2

No, I didn't wipe all the partitions during the clean install.

ChernickaPlay
Junior Member

11-05-2016, 02:04 AM

I'm using Windows 10 on a 120GB SSD with plenty of empty space. It's possible I altered the partitions.

ChernickaPlay

11-05-2016, 02:04 AM #3

I'm using Windows 10 on a 120GB SSD with plenty of empty space. It's possible I altered the partitions.

hamebu
Junior Member

11-07-2016, 05:47 PM

Do you have a previous Windows directory? It might be best to remove it if you don’t require any content from there https://www.howtogeek.com/223821/what-is...delete-it/

hamebu

11-07-2016, 05:47 PM #4

Do you have a previous Windows directory? It might be best to remove it if you don’t require any content from there https://www.howtogeek.com/223821/what-is...delete-it/

FuzzyMug
Senior Member

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11-09-2016, 05:43 PM

Have you attempted to clean system files? A few installation files might remain in the temporary directory. Mostly Windows 10 only consumed 50-60GB after installation and updates. Employ this tool to identify which folders are consuming space: Treesize