Windows 10: Why the system files take that insane storage?

Discus and support Why the system files take that insane storage? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; As you can see the system files take up 172Gb in my 216Gb hard disk[ATTACH]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Ken.Y_HK, Apr 16, 2020.

  1. Ken.Y_HK Win User

    Why the system files take that insane storage?


    As you can see the system files take up 172Gb in my 216Gb hard disk Why the system files take that insane storage? 8ed403e7-5de0-41d6-8dfb-b1469cb151d9?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    Ken.Y_HK, Apr 16, 2020
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  2. $4000 Gaming System

    Ok, a buddy of mine has *Rockout :rockout: $4000 *Rockout :rockout: to blow on a balls-to-the-wall gaming system.
    Minimums: Conroe, dual-graphics cards, physics accelorator, 320GB storage, 4GB RAM, liquid cooling.
    Please list your component suggestions here (list links only if you want to):
     
    error_f0rce, Apr 16, 2020
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  3. Internal Storage devices being detected as removable devices

    Hi,

    I would suggest you to update your storage controller driver.

    Method 1: Update Storage Controller Driver

    Follow the steps.

    • Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand the Storage Controller.
    • Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
      and select Update Driver Software.
    • Wait for sometime and check if the issue persists.
    • Restart your system.
    Method 2: Uninstall and then reinstall Storage Controller driver from the Manufacturer's Website

    Follow the steps.

    • Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand the Storage Controller.
    • Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
      and select Uninstall.
    • Now, go to the Manufacturer's website and download the latest storage controller driver.
    • Once the download is complete, double-click and run the setup file to complete installation.
    • Restart your system.
    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

    Regards,
     
    Jesinta Rozario, Apr 16, 2020
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  4. Why the system files take that insane storage?

    System Specs minor revisions and suggestions

    Change: Hard Disk(s) to Storage Device(s)
    Change: LCD/CRT Model: to Display Device(s):
    add an Audio Device(s) = for headsets and speaker set ups.

    and as others have suggested before: The option to list more than one system spec
     
    lyndonguitar, Apr 16, 2020
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