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snowcone03
Member
123
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#1
I have an SSD with 223GB available. After installing BF4, I moved on to GTA V, leaving around 40GB free. I removed GTA V because it used too much space, leaving about 110GB now. Installing another game took roughly 30GB, but I also deleted it later. So I think I should have around 110GB free. However, I only found 79GB available, missing about 25-30GB. It seems I might have missed something—I emptied the recycle bin and didn’t change anything.
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snowcone03
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #1

I have an SSD with 223GB available. After installing BF4, I moved on to GTA V, leaving around 40GB free. I removed GTA V because it used too much space, leaving about 110GB now. Installing another game took roughly 30GB, but I also deleted it later. So I think I should have around 110GB free. However, I only found 79GB available, missing about 25-30GB. It seems I might have missed something—I emptied the recycle bin and didn’t change anything.

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CreeperChaos
Member
143
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#2
I performed a disk cleanup, which eliminated shadow copies and old system restore points, freeing about 50GB of storage.
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CreeperChaos
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #2

I performed a disk cleanup, which eliminated shadow copies and old system restore points, freeing about 50GB of storage.

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mozzer06
Member
56
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#3
Transitioned to operating systems and applications. Topics outside technology are reserved for non-relevant discussions. Make sure to stay within the correct forum.
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mozzer06
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #3

Transitioned to operating systems and applications. Topics outside technology are reserved for non-relevant discussions. Make sure to stay within the correct forum.

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gogofrgl1234
Senior Member
718
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#4
Set up SpaceSniffer to observe the occupied space.
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gogofrgl1234
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #4

Set up SpaceSniffer to observe the occupied space.

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lNa0
Member
239
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#5
how do I cleanup disk?
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lNa0
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #5

how do I cleanup disk?

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maisymoon
Member
223
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#6
I don't have access to your system details, but you can check your installed Windows version by opening the Settings app and going to System.
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maisymoon
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #6

I don't have access to your system details, but you can check your installed Windows version by opening the Settings app and going to System.

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09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#7
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Edition for x64 architecture
Engineered for professional environments
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xXCoolIceBoyXx
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #7

Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Edition for x64 architecture
Engineered for professional environments

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Venice_
Member
61
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#8
No, I'm not using Modern UI or a third-party Start Menu.
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Venice_
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #8

No, I'm not using Modern UI or a third-party Start Menu.

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datnameis
Junior Member
11
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#9
You're using Classic Shell.
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datnameis
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #9

You're using Classic Shell.

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Gotten75
Member
129
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM
#10
Have you considered improving your SSD? It’s possible a TRIM command was issued after removing GTAV, which might have restored some space, but not when other games were deleted, indicating the freed area hasn’t been properly used yet. You should also use the disc cleanup tool—search for 'cleanmgr' and follow the prompts to clear old system restore points. This can help remove scattered files and potentially free up several gigabytes.
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Gotten75
09-17-2024, 11:52 PM #10

Have you considered improving your SSD? It’s possible a TRIM command was issued after removing GTAV, which might have restored some space, but not when other games were deleted, indicating the freed area hasn’t been properly used yet. You should also use the disc cleanup tool—search for 'cleanmgr' and follow the prompts to clear old system restore points. This can help remove scattered files and potentially free up several gigabytes.