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Whats taking up hard drive space?
I need a program that will tell me whats taking up hard drive space. Like a list of biggest files etc
I need a program that will tell me whats taking up hard drive space. Like a list of biggest files etc
Well if you run the disk clean up tool that comes with W7, before you delete anything, it will tell you the size of numerous and various categories of files/folders it can delete and the amount of space it can recover for you.
It's possible you have a big windows.old file with backed up data created during the W7 installation. I believe the disk clean up tool will allow you to delete that file, among others, if you want.
It is found in: Start, all programs, accessories, system tools, disk cleanup
Also, if you want to recover more disk space, you can go into system restore and there is a slider there that will allow you to adjust the amount of disk space you want to allow system restore to use. I have mine set for 10 GB, but you could certainly get away with letting it use much less space. Probably 3 to 5 GB would be adequate for most users.
Treesize lists your files for your and lets you know what's taking up the most amount of space...
Here's a download link.
https://www.jam-software.de/customer...75e4073c955b28
Hope this helps :)
PerfectDisk 10 has a Space Explorer and Space Reports that might do something along those lines. You can get a 30 day trial of it. It's a great defrag program.
WinDirStat is free and will also give you the info you want
WinDirStat - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
Last edited by zigzag3143; 20 Aug 2009 at 15:06.
Thanks Guys,
I'm trying Tree Size
Space monger is a good one. Although not tried it on win7.
Available on Hirens boot disk 9.1 (and i'm sure all versions since 9.1 aswell)
No thrills in terms of graphics, but very clear with the information it displays :)
*edit*
http://download.cnet.com/3001-2248_4...03c57f0968b3f4
as i said i have not tested it on win7
Last edited by Dave Hedgehog; 13 Aug 2009 at 04:32. Reason: link added