Documents and settings - user user1 7 GB HELP

[jimbo45]

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

 

[Dwarf]

Hi Jimbo,

Have a look at this TreeSize Free https://www.jam-software.de/customers/downloadTrial.php?article_no=80&language=EN

 

[nate42nd]

This is a handy LITTLE app I use.

WinDirStat - Free software downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com

 

[Uber Philf]

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.

 

[jimbo45]

Hi Jimbo,

Have a look at this TreeSize Free https://www.jam-software.de/customers/downloadTrial.php?article_no=80&language=EN

Thanks
That was EXACTLY what I wanted -- I had around 6GB in Temp files of one sort or another.



Cheers
jimbo

 

[Dwarf]

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?

 

[jimbo45]

Hi there

ALL GONE

Cheers
jimbo

 

[Dwarf]

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.