Windows 10: Hard Disk (C:/) Takes Up Too Much Space

Discus and support Hard Disk (C:/) Takes Up Too Much Space in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; Hey Guys, So I have a 200 GB Hard Drive on my computer. A couple of days ago I got a notification mentioning there was not ten GB of space left. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by JTechnology, Nov 20, 2015.

  1. JTECHNOLOGY
    JTechnology Win User

    Hard Disk (C:/) Takes Up Too Much Space


    Hey Guys,

    So I have a 200 GB Hard Drive on my computer. A couple of days ago I got a notification mentioning there was not ten GB of space left. I was surprised, but I assumed I just had more on it than I thought. However, since then I have re-installed Windows for my own reasons and was surprised to find despite removing all documents and applications in the re-installation, I only had 90 GB free. This leaves 110 taken up by an unknown cause. I could not find many large files in file explorer when I searched for large files (file:gigantic). I'm sure this is not normal, and I would greatly appreciate help.

    Thanks,


    :)
     
    JTechnology, Nov 20, 2015
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  2. CYBER_DEFEND_TEAM
    Cyber_Defend_Team Win User

    Not enough GB to update Windows 10 Security Update, How do clear enough GB's to update?

    You may run disk clean up to free up some space.

    You could also try move files and folders that takes a lot of space to a external USB or Hard Drive.

    You could also uninstall programs which you are not using much and taking too much space.
     
    Cyber_Defend_Team, Nov 20, 2015
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  3. NUCLEARCAKE
    NuclearCake Win User
    Empty disk partitions taking up too much space.

    Hard Disk (C:/) Takes Up Too Much Space [​IMG]
    After my upgrade to windows 10 I am quickly running out of HDD space. There are several other empty disk partitions that I would like to make use
    of. I was unable to delete or shrink them from disk management. Attached is a picture of my setup. I would especially love to make use of the extra 20gb not being utilized. Any information on what these partitions are, what is safe to remove and how to remove
    them would be great. Thanks!
     
    NuclearCake, Nov 20, 2015
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Hard Disk (C:/) Takes Up Too Much Space

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  5. WILLIAMS
    Williams Win User
    Williams, Nov 20, 2015
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  6. JTECHNOLOGY
    JTechnology Win User
    Thanks! I found I have 83GB on Windows.old and 14GB on Windows. Is Windows.old a remnant of my old windows? Can I delete it without issues? Thankyou for your help
     
    JTechnology, Nov 20, 2015
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  7. WILLIAMS
    Williams Win User
     
    Williams, Nov 20, 2015
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  8. JTECHNOLOGY
    JTechnology Win User

    Hard Disk (C:/) Takes Up Too Much Space

    So I permanently deleted the Windows.old folder as it was to big to go in the recycle bin, where it would have used storage anyway. Thankyou for all your help-SOLVED!
     
    JTechnology, Nov 20, 2015
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  9. WILLIAMS
    Williams Win User
    You are welcome ! *Smile
     
    Williams, Apr 4, 2018
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