Windows 10: Phantom Storage loss?

Discus and support Phantom Storage loss? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; So my computer is losing storage space for no reason, literally going down before my eyes. Two hours ago I was sitting here: [ATTACH] And now, two... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Ins3rtNameHere, Sep 14, 2019.

  1. INS3RTNAMEHERE
    Ins3rtNameHere Win User

    Phantom Storage loss?


    So my computer is losing storage space for no reason, literally going down before my eyes.


    Two hours ago I was sitting here:

    Phantom Storage loss? 5090a6a4-8776-47df-8de8-2dc9195b415c?upload=true.png


    And now, two hours later im sitting here:


    Phantom Storage loss? 4eca8013-408b-4d2d-9f2d-71ac462f5472?upload=true.png


    Apps and features has mysteriously grown, even though I have not installed a single thing for weeks. Where is my storage being whisked away to?

    :)
     
    Ins3rtNameHere, Sep 14, 2019
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  2. MARC CAI
    Marc Cai Win User

    Storage Space phantom data

    Hi Pyro900,

    We appreciate that you post this query in Microsoft Community. We would be so glad if we can help, however, the community has a very limited support/resources about generating phantom space in Windows 10.

    On what we've understood, a GPT type of hard drives for Windows 10 can have 128 partitions, each with max 18 exabytes (~18.8 million terabytes of space). See more here:

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/hard-drives-and-partitions    .

    But then, we may still have to consider the following:

    • Overall hardware: the power required for it to run, the memory of your PC, the core processor (CPU), and if the motherboard will be able to support the said size of storage drive.
    • The OS bit version (64 and 32 bit), and the software that is being used to read a massive storage size.

    Further support, more accurate and reliable information about the said query, please post the same thread on
    Social TechNet.

    Kind regards.
     
    Marc Cai, Sep 25, 2019
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  3. HELMUT
    Helmut Win User
    Phantom router on network


    Phantom devices has been going on since Windows 8.1
    Don't worry about them, I get a varying selection of neighbours phones, printers, smart TVs etc. They are not connecting, as you have noted no IP address.

    "Also, any suggestions for a program that will scan the network and list all units "attached" to it?"

    My Netgear Modem/Router/WAP does just that. Just look in Advanced Tab > Administration > Attached Devices. It lists wired, wireless 2.4G and 5G Devices.
     
    Helmut, Sep 25, 2019
    #3
  4. INS3RTNAMEHERE
    Ins3rtNameHere Win User

    Phantom Storage loss?

    Phantom Storage loss?

    So my computer is losing storage space for no reason, literally going down before my eyes.

    Two hours ago I was sitting here:


    Phantom Storage loss? 5090a6a4-8776-47df-8de8-2dc9195b415c?upload=true.png


    And now, two hours later im sitting here:


    Phantom Storage loss? 4eca8013-408b-4d2d-9f2d-71ac462f5472?upload=true.png


    Apps and features has mysteriously grown, even though I have not installed a single thing for weeks. Where is my storage being whisked away to?
     
    Ins3rtNameHere, Sep 25, 2019
    #4
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