I'm experiencing a recurring issue with my Windows Server 2019 running on EC2. The E: drive's space usage gradually increases until it hits around 98-99%, forcing me to reboot the server to bring the usage back down to about 30%. I found that most of the space is being taken up by a hidden folder called E:$Extend$Deleted. From my research, this folder is used by NTFS for files set for deletion but are still locked by some process. I'm looking for help on how to clear this $Deleted folder or identify the process that's keeping these files locked. Any advice or suggestions for further investigation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
2 Answers
That $Extend$Deleted folder usually holds temporary files the system uses for tasks like indexing or logging. It seems like an app might be improperly handling its data, causing it to dump files there. A workaround could be to schedule server restarts during off-peak hours when there's minimal impact. However, I recommend investigating the specific applications running on your server to pinpoint what's causing the problem.
I agree with the previous comment about it likely being an app issue. Since you're using a proprietary application server with Progress OpenEdge, things can get tricky. Have you thought about using tools to monitor file handles? It can be a bit of a hunt, but a tool like Process Explorer might help you determine which process is preventing those files from deleting.
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