I've got an ASUS computer with 475 GB of storage, but somehow it's using 458 GB, and that doesn't seem right since I only have a few games like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Roblox installed. My computer isn't giving me any details on what's consuming so much space—just showing 'apps' for the usage. I really doubt those games alone are taking up all that storage! How can I find out what's eating up my storage, and why can't my computer provide more details?
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Genshin and Honkai can come with hefty downloads. They might each be over 100 GB! If you're using Steam, it might also be syncing backups automatically, which can add to the space usage.
I'd recommend downloading a tool like WinDirStat. It's great for visually seeing what files are using up your space. Those games can be pretty bulky, but they shouldn’t take up all that space. Check if there’s anything unexpected taking up space on your hard drive!
Absolutely! Plus, if your Windows installation is a bit older, there can be a lot of leftover junk from updates. Don't forget to check the Settings for cleanup recommendations—they can free up a lot of space!
Windows could be storing hidden files that take up lots of space based on your RAM. If you don’t need certain features like hibernation, you can adjust those settings to free up space. It's worth checking out!
There are tools like TreeSize Free that can help you analyze what's on your disk. It's a common problem, and sometimes leftover files from uninstalled games can take up space without you realizing it.
Exactly! And don’t forget about your Downloads folder—it’s easy to let files pile up in there without noticing.
Gaming media, replay videos, and updates can consume a lot of space. Always remember to clear out any leftover files after uninstalling games!
I've heard good things about WizTree too! It's supposed to be faster than WinDirStat for scanning your drives.