I'm having an issue with my computer's disk space. I recently installed the 4k77 Star Wars v1.0 (without DNR) using Resilio Sync, and while it was working fine, I deleted it and only reclaimed a few gigabytes when it had taken up around 48.5 GB. I don't think it's malware or bloatware since I was careful during the download process. I used Shift + Delete to remove it, so it isn't in the Recycle Bin, and I even used an eraser app to clean up the unused space. I tried checking what else might be taking up space, but I'm still confused. Here are my specs: Windows 11 Home 64-bit, Intel Core i5 1235U, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB NVMe SSD. What can I do to figure out where my disk space has gone?
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That's a solid suggestion! WizTree is super helpful. Just a heads-up, be cautious if you're looking into wiping files from the C:$Extend path you mentioned; those are normally system files, and deleting them could cause issues. If you find files there that seem to be leftovers from the app you deleted, research what they are specifically before making any moves.
A 256 GB SSD is quite small for running Windows 11 since the OS alone can take up over 100 GB. You might want to think about upgrading to at least a 1 TB NVMe SSD while prices are low. Also, SD cards can be unreliable, so consider using a dedicated external HDD or SSD for important data. For diagnosing your disk usage, you could try WizTree, which gives a visual overview of what's filling up your drive. Additionally, using Microsoft PC Manager alongside Windows Disk Cleanup to get rid of system files, especially old update files, can free up substantial space.
Also, don't forget to double-check if anything like temporary files or system restore points is taking up space. You can disable system restore temporarily if you're okay with it for now; after that, just re-enable it once you get a handle on your disk usage.
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