Windows 10: Size of c:/Users after redirecting default folders.

Discus and support Size of c:/Users after redirecting default folders. in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; On a new laptop with a SSD drive (c:) I have redirected some of the default folders under c:/Users to a HHD (d:). Ive checked that the new folders are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by johnhenry, Sep 3, 2018.

  1. johnhenry Win User

    Size of c:/Users after redirecting default folders.


    On a new laptop with a SSD drive (cSize of c:/Users after redirecting default folders. :) I have redirected some of the default folders under c:/Users to a HHD (dSize of c:/Users after redirecting default folders. :). Ive checked that the new folders are in the right location etc. [I created empty folders on d:, used Properties, Location, Move on the ones on c:, selected to move files even though there weren't any at the time.]

    However, the free space on the c: drive doesn't reflect this. Hovering the cursor on Users it shows 496 MB but its properties shows 42.5GB and this latter is reflected in the c: drive free and used. The redirect folders show the correct size on d:.

    I'm about to add quite a bit of application software which I want on the SSD but what will happen when this exceeds the stated free space??

    :)
     
    johnhenry, Sep 3, 2018
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  2. Anusha Win User

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Size of c:/Users after redirecting default folders. ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Sep 3, 2018
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  3. Nicrite Win User
    Vista Ultimate - 'User' Folder Location

    No tried that.

    Can copy the entire folder to D; but Windows still points to C as the location. Can change personal folders location to a folder on D;, but this still leaves hidden files etc on C;. Thus meaning there are 2 Users folders. Have managed to change the Public folder location to D;, with some registry tweaks, but this doesnt seem to work for the entire folder.

    any more suggestions
     
    Nicrite, Sep 3, 2018
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  4. Drone Win User

    Size of c:/Users after redirecting default folders.

    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, Sep 3, 2018
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