Windows 10: I want to clear up my storage but I can't see what files are taking up all the space

Discus and support I want to clear up my storage but I can't see what files are taking up all the space in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I used to have almost 70gb free in my 128gb hd a year ago but now I only have 15gb free. I know that some of that has gone into steam, Csgo and a few... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by SwipeJS, Oct 10, 2021.

  1. SWIPEJS
    SwipeJS Win User

    I want to clear up my storage but I can't see what files are taking up all the space


    I used to have almost 70gb free in my 128gb hd a year ago but now I only have 15gb free. I know that some of that has gone into steam, Csgo and a few other games but they should only take up 30gb max. I want to see what files and folders take up the most size which I don't need anymore. How exactly would I do this?

    :)
     
    SwipeJS, Oct 10, 2021
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  2. HARRYAINSWORTH7
    HarryAinsworth7 Win User

    Clearing storage space

    I'm trying to clear up some space. I've cleared and deleted all unwanted files, the issue is when I open up my storage it indicates that 'temporary files' are taking up 4.25GB of space, yet when I open it up it shows only 50MB worth of data to clear. I have
    previously cleared these files yet my laptop storage still seems to think its there.

    Any ideas why? and what I should do?

    Thanks
     
    HarryAinsworth7, Oct 10, 2021
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  3. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User
    System files taking up 85GB of storage space

    Hi, there are tutorials that can help you free space:
    Free Up Drive Space in Windows 10
    Free Up Disk Space Now with Storage Sense in Windows 10

    I prefer Wiztree to the outdated WinDirStat mentioned in the above:

    I want to clear up my storage but I can't see what files are taking up all the space [​IMG]


    Thsi may help you see where your space is used.

    I've set the colours so red marks files I might be interested in adding to Ccleaner's list should I so wish - here you can see some dmp files.
     
    dalchina, Oct 10, 2021
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  4. GEORGE MEYERS
    George Meyers Win User

    I want to clear up my storage but I can't see what files are taking up all the space

    streaming videos taking up storage.

    To reclaim space on your phone, follow these simple steps:

    1. Go to Settings.

    2. Scroll down and tap on 'Storage Sense'.

    3. Tap on 'clear temporary files' to reclaim space on your phone.

    Regards,

    .
     
    George Meyers, Oct 10, 2021
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