Hiden files, recycle bins and so on where did my space go?


  1. Dariusz
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    Hiden files, recycle bins and so on where did my space go?


    Hello

    Here is the little problem I have.

    I select all files on my partition - right click -properties I have 660gb of data
    I right click on drive - properties - I have 690gb of data

    How can I get those 30 gb back ?

    Also if I do indexing and sompression of HDD I see that he is stuck on some files in d:/%recycle.bin and so on...

    Same today with windows, I have ssd 240gb, I isnstall windows I have 148 left... I disable hibernation and other paging tweaks and I'm left with max 180gb... if I right click on C I have around 15-20gb worth of programs... where does my 50¬ gb go ?

    Thanks, bye.
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  3. Ztruker
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    First, you need to show protected operating system files so you can see everything.
    Control Panel, Folder Options, View tab.

    Then install Treesize Free , it will show you exactly where the space is being used.
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  4. A Guy
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    Windows 10 Home x64
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    I also like the free SpaceSniffer

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  6. Invader440
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    Win7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but isn't some of that used space for MBR & the page file?
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  7. bobafetthotmail
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    check your recycle bin settings, right click on your recycle bin and select properties. Then you can change tne amount of recycle bin dedicated space.
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