I'm having a problem with my computer not recognizing that I've uninstalled a game that was taking up 80GB of space. Even though the game is gone, my computer keeps saying it needs space for new installations. I actually found the leftover files on my D: drive, but it seems like my system still believes they're on the C: drive. How can I force my computer to acknowledge that the space is free?
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If you're open to it, one easy solution is to back up your important files and just reformat your system. However, if that’s not feasible, I’m here to help you troubleshoot further!
You might want to try running Windows PowerShell as an administrator and using the command `SFC /scannow`. This can help fix corrupted files and might resolve the issue of your computer not recognizing the available space.
Have you tried rebooting your computer after uninstalling? Sometimes a restart can help clear up the confusion.
Check out a tool like Wiztree to analyze your disk space. It’ll show you where files are located without deleting anything just yet. It's crucial to make sure you're not removing important system files.
It sounds like your registry might be messed up, which can cause files to be left behind. I've had success using Revo Uninstaller—it scans for leftover files after uninstalls and can clean them up for you. The free version should do the trick!
You could also run chkdisk to find and fix unlinked space. If you’re not familiar with it, just open Command Prompt as an admin and type `chkdsk C: /f`.
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