Losing A Lot Of Space


  1. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Losing A Lot Of Space


    Hi, everyday I lose space on my drive. I formatted my PC and I had a reasonable amount of space left. But now I can't install anything due to small space. I've tried everything to clean space but nothing works. Any
    suggestions would be grateful!

    Thanks for the help!
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  2. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #2

    Check how much space is used for Restore Points.
    Some people have a problem where Avast sets the Max Usage to 50%.
    System Protection - Change Disk Space Usage

    Try using WirDirStat to see where the space is being used.
    WinDirStat - Windows Directory Statistics
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  3. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I got WinDirStat a while back but I still couldn't see what was going on. Anyway, thanks for helping!
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  4. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    It actually helped. Thanks again!
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  5. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #5

    You're welcome and glad to hear it helped.

    Was it Restore Points using too much space ?
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  6. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Yeah it was. Now I have enough space!
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  7. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #7

    It could be the Avast NG option causing the issue, if you're using it.
    Keep on eye on the Max Storage setting, or consider removing NG ?
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  8. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    What is Avast NG?
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  9. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #9

    Basically it's a Sandbox or Avast Virtual Machine.

    If you look in Avast Tools you should be able to see if you have it installed.
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  10. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Oh yeah I do have a sandbox. I will probably uninstall as I never use it.
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