Windows 10: Computer has less space on hard drive after reinstalling windows?

Discus and support Computer has less space on hard drive after reinstalling windows? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I just recently reinstalled windows (to deal with a problem I'd been having with ridding my computer of Mcafee), however after the installation, my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Esa8, Oct 30, 2018.

  1. ESA8
    Esa8 Win User

    Computer has less space on hard drive after reinstalling windows?


    I just recently reinstalled windows (to deal with a problem I'd been having with ridding my computer of Mcafee), however after the installation, my computer has only 120 GB of space on the C: drive and before I had a terabyte. Any insight into why this may be and how I should address it?


    Thanks!

    :)
     
    Esa8, Oct 30, 2018
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  2. JOBBER
    Jobber Win User

    Reinstalled Windows XP; Hard Disk Drive(CComputer has less space on hard drive after reinstalling windows? :) Still Has 251 GB of Used Space

    Due to a missing or corrupt System\32 file, I had to reinstall Windows XP with my manufacturer's Recovery disk.

    I knew this would wipe out my access to all my files and computer programs, and it did.

    Starting fresh again with Windows XP, I decided to defragment the disk drives, perform an Error Check, and scan for any viruses or spyware.



    To my amazement, all the old files and programs I had before reinstalling Windows are somewhere still on the computer's C: Drive!!!



    So I did a Disk Cleanup and compressed some of the old files.


    However, these files and programs are still taking up 251 GB of space, over half the space of my computer's capacity of 451GB.


    I only have 214GB of free space left.


    I was not able to uninstall or remove or delete the old files and programs before I reinstalled Windows XP; my operating system was not working at all.



    Questions:

    So, my questions are:

    1) Is there anyway to access the old files and programs after reinstalling Windows XP???

    (My understanding is it is basically impossible to do so).


    2) If I cannot access the old files and programs, how do I get rid of them and free up the 251 GB of Disk Space on my C: Drive???
     
    Jobber, Oct 31, 2018
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Oct 31, 2018
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  4. MELCHIZEDEK QUI
    Melchizedek Qui Win User

    Computer has less space on hard drive after reinstalling windows?

    space in hard dist for update windows 10

    Hello ManolisTsitkanos,

    To better assist you with your concern, I'd like to know the following:

    • Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:
    • Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
    • Click OK.
    • What is the make and model of your computer?
    • What is the exact error message that you're getting when performing an update?

    Meanwhile, I'd suggest following the steps in this article
    to help you free up drive space on your Windows 10 device.

    Looking forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Melchizedek Qui, Oct 31, 2018
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