Unknown space 154GB on a 250GB SSD


  1. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 retail
       #1

    Unknown space 154GB on a 250GB SSD


    I have a problem with unknown space.

    It's on the system c:

    It's Samsung SSD EVO 850 250GB

    WinDirStat lists 154 GB <Unknown>

    CHKDSK can't detect any problems.

    Although it's a couple month since I bought this computer I haven't used that much.

    I'm not a gamer.

    Feeling a bit stumped now.
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  2. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #2

    Hi ... This old Thread in the Link below has plenty of solutions which should help ....


    space used up by something unknown
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  3. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 retail
    Thread Starter
       #3

    That did the trick.

    Now, before marking the thread solved, two questions.

    1. Why did this happen?

    2 How do I prevent it from happening again?
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  4. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #4

    Was it Acronis that was the issue ? ... If so it creates temporary hidden Files ..
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  5. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 retail
    Thread Starter
       #5

    maxie said:
    Was it Acronis that was the issue ? ... If so it creates temporary hidden Files ..
    You are reading my mind, no I mean my system. I do indeed have Acronis.

    OK, but if they don't disappear they don't seem so temporary to me. Is there a setting or something that can fix this?
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  6. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #6

    This Link may help ...

    https://forum.acronis.com/forum/7558
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  7. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 retail
    Thread Starter
       #7

    maxie said:

    Yes, it turns out Acronis simply don't care so I have to find another back-up solution.

    Thank you for kind support, maxie.
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  8. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #8

    Most Welcome ...


    Macrium Reflect Free
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