Why is my M.2 SSD suddenly losing storage space?
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TechyTurtle23
I recently got a Kingston NV2 M.2 SSD, and I've noticed that the available storage on it keeps dropping without me downloading anything new. Initially, I had 103GB, which dropped to 43GB and now down to 23GB. I ran CrystalDiskInfo, and it shows the disk is at 96% health. I'm wondering if this is a problem related to Windows 11 or if my drive is failing. I remember experiencing something similar in the past, and it resolved itself after a while. I've already tried using Disk Cleanup, and there was barely 200MB of junk files. No new downloads or major updates have occurred recently either.
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Just a heads up, the NV2 model has a reputation for poor quality. Many local stores avoid selling it due to high return rates. You might want to consider replacing it soon if it's been almost 3 years.
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If you're worried about old updates affecting your system, you can indeed stop them or delete the problematic ones. Just be careful with what you remove, as some updates might be essential for the system's security.
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Hey! You might want to check out Wiztree to analyze what's taking up space. It could be some faulty Windows updates that are repeatedly downloading and failing, which could explain the storage drop.
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