Windows 10: How to reduce system file disk usage up to300 GB in Windows 10

Windows folder takes up to 300 GB disk space but disk analysis tools don't report its usage. Why are they hidden?base PS C:\Apps\DU> du -nobanner -c -l 1 C:\Windows ConvertFrom-Csv select Path,@{Name="DirectorySize";expression={$_.DirectorySize / 1GB }} Where-Object { $_.DirectorySize -gt 1 } Sort-Object { $_.DirectorySize } -descending Path DirectorySize ---- ------------- c:\windows 16.5982748987153 c:\windows\System32 6.4668475612998 c:\windows\Installer 2.13524127006531 c:\windows\WinSxS 2.02410347945988 c:\windows\assembly

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how to reduce disk usage?

while recording games with fraps/camtasia my disk usage skyrockets and i get annoying lag in game that looks like freezing when i play the videos back, how do i reduce my disk usage? my hard drive is: 1tb 32m cache 7200 rpm 6.0 gb/s

 

how to reduce disk usage?

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Just play, don't record.

 

System and compressed memory high disk usage

Hi Robert,

As you are facing issues with high system and compressed memory on your device we will help you with this issue.

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• What is the complete error message with respect to the memory when you are trying to access games?

This issue might have occurred due to applications or services running at the startup on the computer. Bad sectors on the hard drive or outdated and incompatible drivers might also cause such issues.

I suggest you to refer to the below post check if your issue matches with the same.

If so, I recommend you to try the troubleshooting steps suggested by Amarjeet Paul
and check if it helps.

System and compressed memory high disk usage during file
copy

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.