Documents and settings - user user1 7 GB HELP


  1. Posts : 5,941
    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
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    Documents and settings - user user1 7 GB HELP


    Hi all
    I've been installing / uninstalling stuff while testing on a CLEAN install of W7 (x-64).

    I see now one of the directories (Documents and settings username1) is now 7GB.

    The WHOLE OS only takes around 14 GB .

    I can't see what's taking up the space -- is there any nice utility that clearly can show Disk usage in a sort of cloured pie / bar chart etc rather like the nice Linux utility DU. (I've enabled "show hidden files etc").


    I'm sure it's all related to me installing / uninstalling stuff but Windows explorer is a HORRIBLE tool for "Cleaning up" disks etc. It's fine for everyday purposes but for this type of stuff it's not the correct tool.

    Cheers
    jimbo
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  2. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #2

    Hi Jimbo,

    Have a look at this TreeSize Free https://www.jam-software.de/customer...80&language=EN
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    Windows 7 Professional x64
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  4. Posts : 2,651
    W7 RTM Ultimate x64
       #4

    I would have said try using the Windows 7 Manager Beta, from the Yamicsoft website, that has many other tools including a little program that shows your disc, and what folders and such are taking up the space

    Enzo.
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  5. Posts : 5,941
    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Dwarf said:
    Hi Jimbo,

    Have a look at this TreeSize Free https://www.jam-software.de/customer...80&language=EN
    Thanks
    That was EXACTLY what I wanted -- I had around 6GB in Temp files of one sort or another.



    Cheers
    jimbo
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  6. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #6

    You're welcome, Jimbo. Have you managed to delete these unwanted files yet, or were you just curious as to what was taking up the space?
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  7. Posts : 5,941
    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Hi there

    ALL GONE

    Cheers
    jimbo
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  8. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #8

    Pleased to hear that you sorted your problem out. I think that the disk cleanup tool in W7 would have done the job eventually, but as far as I know temporary files less than a certain age aren't deleted in case they are still required.
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