I'm trying to free up space on my SSD, but I'm a bit nervous about it. I deleted temporary files, but I've also come across advice suggesting I delete everything in the AppData folder, which makes me uneasy. I recently moved my Program Files (x86) folder from the SSD to my HDD and managed to free up about 40 GB, but I'm confused because it seems like I got that space back instantly after deleting the old files. If anyone has tips or safer ways to clean up my SSD, I'd really appreciate it!
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To protect your important files, always make sure to back them up first. You could use a free service like Google Drive. This way, if something goes wrong, you can always reinstall Windows and get your apps back without losing anything crucial. Just a few hours of hassle—totally manageable!
It sounds like you might not have uninstalled the programs before moving them. If that's the case, you could have broken some apps, which is something to be cautious about. Also, when it comes to the AppData folder, I wouldn't recommend deleting everything in there. You might lose custom settings or save files for your applications. To really see what's taking up space, consider using a tool like WinDirStat; it'll give you a breakdown of your SSD usage so you can decide what to delete safely.
I actually moved the Program Files, deleted the old one, and everything seemed fine at first. My SSD is about 220 GB total, and lately, it keeps filling up fast—like minutes after I clear up space!
Be careful when deleting system-related files! The best approach is to remove personal files or unused applications. If your SSD is still filling up unexpectedly, it’s worth investigating what's causing that, possibly using a monitoring tool.
Exactly! My SSD was at 10 GB free just a few minutes ago, and now it's down to 8 GB. Something's definitely not right!
I really recommend using Revo Uninstaller for programs that you don’t need anymore, along with a registry cleanup to clear out any leftover files. It's a solid method for keeping your system clean!
I haven't tried WinDirStat yet; is it really helpful?