Windows 10: Storage sense doesn´t remove old downloads

Discus and support Storage sense doesn´t remove old downloads in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; it worked fine, til i somehow by mistake changed the file path of downloads_file. But everything is working fine except the storage sense. Storage... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Pavol Tančibok, Jun 28, 2022.

  1. Storage sense doesn´t remove old downloads


    it worked fine, til i somehow by mistake changed the file path of downloads_file. But everything is working fine except the storage sense. Storage sense is saying that the Downloads have 60MB but in fact it is way more. So, idk how to fix it. generally it says that in temporary files there is 170GB, as it should be, but when you click it, you will not find the 170GB anywhere see, pics.

    :)
     
    Pavol Tančibok, Jun 28, 2022
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  2. Martmcd Win User

    What is STORAGE SENSE?

    Hi Taffy087

    Storage sense automatically removes temporary files etc. when disk space is getting low.

    1) yes, as space is getting low on the system disk, although at that stage it hadn't done anything it is turned off by default but was suggesting you turn it on.

    2) it is new with windows 10, but if you were not low on space you may not have known about it. It will eventually replace the disk clean-up.

    3) you can safely remove everything listed in storage sense.

    windows.old contains details of the previous build and is only required if you opt to roll back within 10 days of installing a feature update - if you don't need to roll back or it has been more than 10 days, you can safely delete it.

    some info on storage sense

    https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Storage-...

    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-storage-...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
    on the site before you decide to download and install it.
     
    Martmcd, Jun 28, 2022
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  3. BetoLP Win User
    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    Storage sense doesn´t remove old downloads [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Jun 28, 2022
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  4. Rockman. Win User

    Storage sense doesn´t remove old downloads

    internet explorer doesn´t load any page

    I tryed all 3 methods but got no success.

    The funny thing is that IE is working fine on a new created test account (like method 3 suggests) but after this I switch back to my account and confirm IE is useless.

    In sum IE not working on my account which is the admin one, but it is working on other accounts I create.

    Doesn´t make sense to me...
     
    Rockman., Jun 28, 2022
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