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Settings on Windows 10 shows wrong storage information.

Settings on Windows 10 shows wrong storage information.

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OctoberKnight
Member
153
02-16-2016, 01:06 AM
#1
I recently increased my laptop’s storage from about 256GB to around 500GB. Now, the Storage area in Windows Settings shows more than 900GB, while File Explorer accurately reflects the actual capacity. Windows says I have 500GB of system files, which seems odd. This issue isn’t huge, but it’s quite bothersome. Do you know any way to resolve it?
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OctoberKnight
02-16-2016, 01:06 AM #1

I recently increased my laptop’s storage from about 256GB to around 500GB. Now, the Storage area in Windows Settings shows more than 900GB, while File Explorer accurately reflects the actual capacity. Windows says I have 500GB of system files, which seems odd. This issue isn’t huge, but it’s quite bothersome. Do you know any way to resolve it?

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BrendenBryce
Junior Member
19
02-16-2016, 06:00 AM
#2
Disable the storage sense feature, then power on the machine and check if it operates with the correct capacity. Additionally, execute a disk cleanup and examine for any items you might want to delete.
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BrendenBryce
02-16-2016, 06:00 AM #2

Disable the storage sense feature, then power on the machine and check if it operates with the correct capacity. Additionally, execute a disk cleanup and examine for any items you might want to delete.

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stockchief7
Member
172
02-16-2016, 01:29 PM
#3
Updated to Windows version
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stockchief7
02-16-2016, 01:29 PM #3

Updated to Windows version

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FidoKins
Junior Member
20
03-07-2016, 10:33 AM
#4
It appears the issue involves a or symbolic links causing duplicate folder size calculations. The folder space is being counted repeatedly due to loops within the directory structure.
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FidoKins
03-07-2016, 10:33 AM #4

It appears the issue involves a or symbolic links causing duplicate folder size calculations. The folder space is being counted repeatedly due to loops within the directory structure.