Windows 10: New Laptop --- Why is there so much space being taken up on my C:?

Discus and support New Laptop --- Why is there so much space being taken up on my C:? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey folks. I just got a new laptop two days ago, a Dell, and the hard drive seems just way too full. It looks like a half of it is taken up by system... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/qmechan, Jan 25, 2020.

  1. /U/QMECHAN
    /u/qmechan Win User

    New Laptop --- Why is there so much space being taken up on my C:?


    Hey folks. I just got a new laptop two days ago, a Dell, and the hard drive seems just way too full. It looks like a half of it is taken up by system and reserved files-That seems high to me. I ran WinDirStat and that's only looking like half of it can be seen. So...what gives? Any help is appreciated.

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    /u/qmechan, Jan 25, 2020
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  2. DAT789
    dat789 Win User

    Burgled -- New laptop taken

    It was last week and I'm still quite upset over this. Recently got a Sony Vaio and it was not even 3 weeks old when it was taken.

    Are there any experts out there who can, with details of MAC address, etc., trace the location of the laptop (therefore, also the low life burglar)?

    I mean what is the fate of stolen laptops besides the obvious sale.

    The laptop runs on Windows 7 (64-bit) and is requires a passphrase at the logon screen. What are the first few steps to take before making the loot saleable?

    ps. my passport was also taken. Seriously!?!! What good is it to the burglar?!
     
    dat789, Jan 25, 2020
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  3. REALTRAVISBROWN92
    realtravisbrown92 Win User
    Unallocated Space to C Drive

    Thanks
     
    realtravisbrown92, Jan 25, 2020
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  4. SAIZO
    SaiZo Win User

    New Laptop --- Why is there so much space being taken up on my C:?

    Burgled -- New laptop taken

    Hi, sorry to hear this. It's a f***d up world. A guy I used to work with, if I recall correctly he could track laptops and such. Doesn't come free exactly, but reading that your pass was taken aswell, maybe I could persuade him. He still owns me some favours.

    Did it all happen in London where you live?
     
    SaiZo, Jan 25, 2020
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