Windows 10: Storage shows bigger SSD than i actually have

Discus and support Storage shows bigger SSD than i actually have in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi All,First time poster. I just went in to check storage on my laptop. I have a 512GB SSD but "storage" in settings shows 953GB.. I use ondrive 1TB... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by smors83, May 4, 2021.

  1. SMORS83
    smors83 Win User

    Storage shows bigger SSD than i actually have


    Hi All,First time poster. I just went in to check storage on my laptop. I have a 512GB SSD but "storage" in settings shows 953GB.. I use ondrive 1TB and Google Drive 100GB. If I right click and look at the c drive properties in file explorer it shows the correct stats. Any ideas on how to fix this?

    :)
     
    smors83, May 4, 2021
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  2. TECHGUY31
    techguy31 Win User

    64Gb SSD for OS or 2Tb HDD for storage ?!

    I suggest that you get the 2tb for storage. SSDs are only useful if you want to boot things fast like OS and programs. I actually suggest you get both if you have that many movies.
     
    techguy31, May 4, 2021
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  3. BORIS5524
    Boris5524 Win User
    Storage on SSD

    I have a 227GB SSD which is showing a nearly full.

    When I run Storage Sense it says that Apps and Features is 97.2GB but when I go into it, there are only 2 apps bigger than 1GB and the total in no way reaches 97.2 GB.

    What is taking up all the space on my hard drive?

    Many thanks in advance.
     
    Boris5524, May 4, 2021
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  4. ANNE ROS
    Anne Ros Win User

    Storage shows bigger SSD than i actually have

    SSD storage keeps filling up on its own

    Hi Ash,

    There's a possibility that the files are just hidden. As an initial troubleshooting, we suggest following the steps below on how to display hidden files that's eating space of your SSD:

    • On the Search bar, type folder, and then select
      Show hidden files and folders from the search results.
    • Under Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives,
      and then select OK.

    Keep us in the loop with the result.
     
    Anne Ros, May 4, 2021
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