OS Drive doesn't shows correct storage details


  1. asuccar
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    OS Drive doesn't shows correct storage details


    Hey Guys,

    I have a very strange problem.

    I'm running Win7 Ultimate on my new pc. I have a dedicated 60GB SSD for the operating system.

    When i open Windows Explorer, it show that i have "11.4GB free of 55.7GB". If i right click on the drive and go to 'properties' it shows the same info..."Used Space: 44.3GB"

    Now here's my problem...

    I checked EVERY folder on the drive (including hidden files) but they always add up to 20.2GB...even when i'm in the root directory, I "select all" and press "alt-enter" for properties, it also adds up to 20.4GB (size on disk)!!

    WHAT THA? What's going on? (see screen shots)

    Thanks!
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  3. Golden
    Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
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    Hi,

    Did you also tally up the hidden files? Some classic examples might include:

    hiberfile.sys
    pagefile.sys

    This can be very large and easily account for a large part of the "missing" 20GB.

    Regards,
    Golden
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  4. patio
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    Vista Ultimate X64/ Windows 7 Dual-boot
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    Restore points as well will gobble up a fair amount of that space...
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  6. FliGi7
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    XP / Win7 x64 Pro
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    Try this out to see if you can get a better idea of your space hogs:

    WinDirStat - Windows Directory Statistics
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  7. asuccar
    Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Thanks Guys,

    I got rid of all restore points...save the latest...and yes, i did tally up the hidden files! (I went to folder options and selected 'show hidden files' before i went through the dir's).
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