Windows 10: Hard Drive space

Discus and support Hard Drive space in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a 128GB SSD Windows 10 home version 22H2 Build 19045.4291 and my programs are installed on.However I am losing fee space on a daily bases,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Remnin, Apr 11, 2024.

  1. REMNIN
    Remnin Win User

    Hard Drive space


    I have a 128GB SSD Windows 10 home version 22H2 Build 19045.4291 and my programs are installed on.However I am losing fee space on a daily bases, current only 7..0 GB free.Checked Windows folder and have 2 folders SoftwareDistribution 945mb and another softwaredistribution.bak 9.62GBCan I safely delete the softwaredistribution.bak folder to regain free space? and if so How to do that?Should I run disk clean up including clean up system files as well

    :)
     
    Remnin, Apr 11, 2024
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  2. ROSE CAL
    Rose Cal Win User

    Hard Drive Space Missing

    Hi,

    It is possible that hard drive space was missing due to a corrupted file system. To better assist you, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    • Have you tried deleting temporary files?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far aside from checked the hidden files?

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Rose Cal, Apr 11, 2024
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  3. JANEANE CRU
    Janeane Cru Win User
    Windows is taking up too much hard drive space.

    Hi Trisha,

    Windows might have been accumulated large drive space due to installed apps, temporary files, or etc. For us to identify which item mostly accumulates your drive space, we suggest that you check it here:

    • Click on Start.
    • Type Storage, and then press Enter.
    • Under Local Storage, click on This
      PC (CHard Drive space :).
    • On this window, you will see which item mot accumulate your drive space.

    We also recommend that you follow the steps given on this article on how to
    free up drive space in Windows 10    . Click on every drop down to view the steps.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Janeane Cru, Apr 11, 2024
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  4. PHILLIP PIO
    Phillip Pio Win User

    Hard Drive space

    No space on hard drive due to system reserved patition and installer files

    Hi Ruth,

    The issue may occur due to corrupted system files or memory full. In order for us to assist you, please answer the questions below:

    • What is the exact error message?
    • Can you please provide us a screenshot of your hard drive status.

    To isolate the issue, we suggest to check this article of Andre Da Costa:
    How to free up disk space in Windows    . It contains troubleshooting steps and explanation pertaining to the issue.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Apr 11, 2024
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