Windows 10: C: Drive Continuously Using Space, Clean Malware and Virus Scan

Discus and support C: Drive Continuously Using Space, Clean Malware and Virus Scan in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; On both my laptop and desktop C: drive, the amount of used space is constantly increasing, even while I'm not adding any files. If I right click the C:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by amsgator, Aug 10, 2021.

  1. AMSGATOR
    amsgator Win User

    C: Drive Continuously Using Space, Clean Malware and Virus Scan


    On both my laptop and desktop C: drive, the amount of used space is constantly increasing, even while I'm not adding any files. If I right click the C: drive and view properties, record the amount of used and free space, and then do the same thing within a matter seconds, the amount of used space has increased and the amount of free space has decreased. Is this normal? I've run Malwarebytes and AVG and nothing comes back as infected. Thanks. Windows 10 Version 21H1

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    amsgator, Aug 10, 2021
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  2. SCOPIO
    scopio Win User

    Do most anti-virus/malware apps scan all drives or just C:?

    Thanks, Compumind for the link to Malwarebytes video which I found very useful on how to schedule all drives to be scanned with Malwarebytes Premium.
    Thanks, RolandJS it looks as HitmanPro Alert just scans the C: drive when it does a Default or Quick scan. When integrated with Windows Explorer it will scan folder/files but NOT drives!

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    C: Drive Continuously Using Space, Clean Malware and Virus Scan [​IMG]

    HitmanPro Default scan (Recommended)

    HitmanPro does not show in Windows Explorer when trying to scan any drive so, I assume it can only scan folders on any drive when used with Windows Explorer.


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    When pointing to a drive HitmanPro does not appear in the Windows Explorer shell


    C: Drive Continuously Using Space, Clean Malware and Virus Scan [​IMG]

    When pointing to a folder HitmanPro does appear in the Windows Explorer shell

    Which proves that it only scans drive C:
     
    scopio, Aug 10, 2021
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  3. DARLEEN PEN
    Darleen Pen Win User
    Clean the Virus

    Hi,

    Virus infection usually happens on a computer when it is exposed to an infected website or removable devices. For us to help you clean the malware on your device, we would need you to answer the following questions:

    • Which build and version of Windows are you using?
    • Did you encounter any error messages related to having a virus infection on your device?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    In the meantime, we suggest running any available antivirus software on your PC. It would be very helpful to us if you could also provide the result of the antivirus scan process.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Darleen Pen, Aug 10, 2021
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  4. QUIETMAN7 - MVP
    quietman7 - MVP Win User

    C: Drive Continuously Using Space, Clean Malware and Virus Scan

    virus and malware

    Malware Removal Guides for Windows


    You can always supplement your anti-virus or get a second opinion by performing an

    Online Virus Scan    ...

    ESET is one of the more effective online scanners.

    Stubborn Malware Removal Guides for Windows

     
    quietman7 - MVP, Aug 10, 2021
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