I've noticed something strange with my local disk properties: it shows that I'm using 82GB of space, but when I select all the files inside and check their total size, it only adds up to 61GB. Am I being overly worried about this? Is this difference normal?
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You're right that it's normal to see a discrepancy. It’s not just about the subfolders; it’s also about hidden and system files that usually don't get included in the file size when you're selecting items. Those files can take up a significant amount of space.
Yeah, that difference is totally normal! When you check the properties of selected files, it usually doesn’t count the sizes of files within nested folders. So if you have folders inside your main folder, their sizes might not show up when you're checking the total size. If you want a clear view of what's taking up space, you can try using tools like Treesize. They'll give you a more detailed breakdown of your storage usage.
Quick question: is it typical for Windows updates and drivers to take up 82GB? I've only installed a few apps, and I doubt they use more than 10GB.
Thanks for clarifying that! I didn’t realize it wouldn’t account for everything when I selected all files. I've been a bit paranoid lately because of some Windows update issues.