Windows 10: Hidden used space on driver

Discus and support Hidden used space on driver in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I downloaded 15 GB of files to empty Driver and deleted it days after. My Driver says there is still 15 GB of used space, while there's no visible or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by DraganPavlovic, Jul 4, 2020.

  1. DRAGANPAVLOVIC
    DraganPavlovic Win User

    Hidden used space on driver


    I downloaded 15 GB of files to empty Driver and deleted it days after.
    My Driver says there is still 15 GB of used space, while there's no visible or hidden files. But I used Recuva to reach those files and try to overwrite them, expect it didn't do anything.

    I'm sorry if there's similar thread as mine, but I cannot find them for some reason.
    Any help is appreciated.

    :)
     
    DraganPavlovic, Jul 4, 2020
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  2. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    All hidden files turned Un-hidden

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being part of Windows 10.

    I suggest you to re-add them to the hidden items list and check.

    Steps:

    • Right click on the folders to hide, select Properties.
    • Go to General tab, under Attributes check mark the option
      Hidden.
    • Click on Apply and on Ok.

    I suggest you not to use any third party anti-virus software. Try to use Windows Defender.

    Refer: Using Windows Defender

    Hope it helps. Feel free to contact us for further assistance on Windows Operating System, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jul 4, 2020
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  3. DARLEEN PEN
    Darleen Pen Win User
    I have an HP Stream Laptop and I keep running out of storage space

    Hi Jay,

    If a category can't show the folders that it contains, there is a possibility that the folders are somehow hidden. To maximize your PC's storage, follow the suggested steps in these links:


    If further help is needed, let us know.
     
    Darleen Pen, Jul 4, 2020
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  4. EDWIN
    Edwin Win User

    Hidden used space on driver

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    Edwin, Jul 4, 2020
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