Windows 10: Driver Store-File Repository too much disc space and no coherent response from Microsoft

Discus and support Driver Store-File Repository too much disc space and no coherent response from Microsoft in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have an Inspiron 7559, i7- 2.60GHZ of which 66.7GB is used from 199GB. Running WinDirStat I've identified 26.3GB in file repository. There are no... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by rossmilne1, May 7, 2019.

  1. ROSSMILNE1
    rossmilne1 Win User

    Driver Store-File Repository too much disc space and no coherent response from Microsoft


    I have an Inspiron 7559, i7- 2.60GHZ of which 66.7GB is used from 199GB.

    Running WinDirStat I've identified 26.3GB in file repository.


    There are no apps, downloads, history files etc., disc clean defrag etc etc has been performed.


    Why is it impossible to get transparency from Microsft with an appropriate fix in regards the issue? Please dont tell me to delete files as has been advised in previous threads and then say don't delete files? I'm so happy our technical people in Microsoft are so accommodating in relation to their customers and can provide responses in native English!!


    Mr. Frustrated

    x

    :)
     
    rossmilne1, May 7, 2019
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  2. ANNE ROS
    Anne Ros Win User

    Driver Store-File Repository using huge disk space. How can I reduce it?

    Thank you for the update. Try deleting the unneeded drivers by following the steps below:

    • On the search bar, type command prompt, right-click on it from the list then run it as
      Administrator.
    • Type the command pnputil.exe /e > c:\drivers.txt then click
      Enter.
    • This command will create a file drivers.txt on C: drive with the list of driver packages that are stored in the File Repository folder.
    • Delete all unnecessary drivers with the help of command pnputil.exe /d oemNN.inf (NN — is a number of drivers file package from drivers.txt, as example oem07.inf). In case the driver is in use, you will see an error while
      trying delete it.

    Update with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Anne Ros, May 7, 2019
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  3. KIMHAMPSON
    kimhampson Win User
    Driver Store-File Repository using huge disk space. How can I reduce it?

    Hi

    Is it possible... that there will be drivers that are not inuse when I perform this action - that I may actually need?
     
    kimhampson, May 7, 2019
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  4. ANNE ROS
    Anne Ros Win User

    Driver Store-File Repository too much disc space and no coherent response from Microsoft

    Driver Store-File Repository using huge disk space. How can I reduce it?

    Hi Kim,

    The driver store is a trusted location of inbox and third-party driver packages. Before a driver can be installed, it must first be injected into the driver store which is located under C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository. If
    you're having issues with the File Repository taking up a large space, you can try running the disk cleanup tool to free up some space on your PC as an initial workaround. Refer to this
    link to know how to run the disk cleanup tool.

    Get back to us with the outcome so we can help you out further.
     
    Anne Ros, May 7, 2019
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