Windows 10: Windows 10 network shortcut taking up space on C drive

Discus and support Windows 10 network shortcut taking up space on C drive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Windows 10 version 2004 Hi everybody! I set up network shortcuts on my file server a while ago but have tried to remove them in favour of a network... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by slickochet, Jul 27, 2020.

  1. SLICKOCHET
    slickochet Win User

    Windows 10 network shortcut taking up space on C drive


    Windows 10 version 2004

    Hi everybody!

    I set up network shortcuts on my file server a while ago but have tried to remove them in favour of a network drive as it seems to be taking up space on my C drive. However when I try to delete it it seems to be trying to delete the entire contents of the drive on the other machine so I immediately stop it while it is calculating for fear of losing data.

    When I try to move the files from this network shortcut to the drive on the other machine, nothing happens.

    I haven't been able to find any similar problems like this through Google search. Is there a better way to do this that I've missed?

    Any suggestions would be welcome! Thanks in advance.


    Windows 10 network shortcut taking up space on C drive [​IMG]

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    slickochet, Jul 27, 2020
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  2. JANEANE CRU
    Janeane Cru Win User

    Windows is taking up too much hard drive space.

    Hi Trisha,

    Windows might have been accumulated large drive space due to installed apps, temporary files, or etc. For us to identify which item mostly accumulates your drive space, we suggest that you check it here:

    • Click on Start.
    • Type Storage, and then press Enter.
    • Under Local Storage, click on This
      PC (CWindows 10 network shortcut taking up space on C drive :).
    • On this window, you will see which item mot accumulate your drive space.

    We also recommend that you follow the steps given on this article on how to
    free up drive space in Windows 10    . Click on every drop down to view the steps.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Janeane Cru, Jul 27, 2020
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  3. LETMEGUESS
    letmeguess Win User
    My windows 10 upgrade consumes all of it's drive c: space (50 GB)

    • My windows 10 upgrade consumes all of it's drive c: space (50 GB)
    • I am unable to install the update,
    • I suspect the windows 10 need this much space and it is some kind of glitch,
    • Please suggest a way to free up some space as I don't prefer to format partition C:
     
    letmeguess, Jul 27, 2020
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  4. RICH 432
    Rich 432 Win User

    Windows 10 network shortcut taking up space on C drive

    User folder on C drive is taking up disc space

    I am using a relatively new (under 3 months) laptop with 120gb ssd. The user folder on C drive is now taking up over 80gb of space. I keep all photos etc on an external - any suggestions as to what is happening - this drive should be virtually empty
     
    Rich 432, Jul 27, 2020
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