I just bought a brand new laptop, and I'm shocked to see that I've already lost 51 GB of storage space! I didn't have this problem with my gaming PC, so I'm curious about what might be taking up so much space. Any ideas on where my storage is going?
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Well, the Windows 11 operating system itself can take up to 64 GB right out of the box, depending on the installation. Plus, there could be some pre-installed applications that add to that. It's not unusual to see that kind of storage used up when you first set it up.
Sounds like you might have a laptop with a low-capacity SSD. If you bought one with 128 GB, it makes sense that half of that is gulped up by the OS and default apps. Best to check what’s installed and see if anything can be uninstalled.
If your laptop came with Windows 11, it technically needs at least a 64 GB drive. You might want to check in the storage settings in Windows where you can see a breakdown of what's using your space—like installed apps and temporary files.
Have you checked the Control Panel for installed programs? If it's new, you should definitely remove anything you don’t need. Also, running Disk Cleanup can help free up a bit more space. It's worth a shot!
Yeah, if you only have around 100 GB total storage, that's pretty low these days. It's important to double-check the specs before purchasing. Even the basic installs of Windows and additional bloatware can fill up that space quickly.
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