Windows 10: deleted files still taking up storage space?

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  1. deleted files still taking up storage space?


    all these files have been deleted and should be completely removed from my PC, yet it still shows them taking up space. anything i can do here?

    :)
     
    ÍsakMáni, Dec 5, 2022
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  2. dalchina Win User

    System files taking up 85GB of storage space

    Hi, there are tutorials that can help you free space:
    Free Up Drive Space in Windows 10
    Free Up Disk Space Now with Storage Sense in Windows 10

    I prefer Wiztree to the outdated WinDirStat mentioned in the above:

    deleted files still taking up storage space? [​IMG]


    Thsi may help you see where your space is used.

    I've set the colours so red marks files I might be interested in adding to Ccleaner's list should I so wish - here you can see some dmp files.
     
    dalchina, Dec 5, 2022
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  3. System and Reserved Files are taking too much space. 350GB

    Hi,

    Here are several methods that you can perform to free up your hard drive space in Windows 10:

    Method 1. Delete junk files using Storage sense:

    • Open Settings
    • Select System and choose Storage.
    • Under Storage sense, click on the Change how we free up space link.
    • Under Temporary files, check the files that you want to delete including
      Delete temporary files that my apps aren't using, Delete files that have been in the recycle bin for over 30 days, &
      Delete files in the Downloads folder that haven't changed in 30 days.
    • Under Free up space now, you can also select the option to delete the previous installation of Windows 10.
      Note: this option is only available during the first ten days after installing a new feature update.
    After completing these steps, click on the Clean now button to free up the space.

    Method 2. Uninstall apps and games you don't use:

    • Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
    • Select the app or game and uninstall it.
    • Click the Uninstall button again to confirm
    • Repeat the process if you need to uninstall additional apps or games.

    Regards.
     
    Rolando Vil, Dec 5, 2022
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  4. Ferdz Amp Win User

    deleted files still taking up storage space?

    Unable to delete temporary files

    Hi Sumit,

    Looks like you are running out of storage space, let's walk you through the steps of running
    Disc cleanup for your Windows 10 device.

    To delete temporary files, kindly follow these steps:

    • Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
    • Type in Disc cleanup and press Enter.
    • Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
    • Select OK.

    If you need to free up more space, you can also delete system files:

    • Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
    • Type in Disc cleanup and press Enter.
    • In Disk cleanup, select Clean up system files.
    • Select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
    • Select OK.

    If the suggestions above didn't work, feel free to post back so we can further troubleshoot.
     
    Ferdz Amp, Dec 5, 2022
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