I don't know why but my Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA HD space is being eaten by ?? I really do not have a clue what to do? I have SSD backed up on image file and I restored several times but still happens. I have tried cc cleaner, virus scans, malware scans but nothing works. Need help. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by stevop7777; 02 Mar 2013 at 14:50. Reason: add info
Run this program - it will show everything on SSD.
TreeSize Free - Quickly Scan Directory Sizes and Find Space Hogs
What do I delete? Need more info?
Move everything except programs and OS to another HDD.
If you see "Windows Old", that is what is probably taking up a lot of space.
Post a screen shot.
Check the amount of space used for System Restore points.
System Protection - Change Disk Space Usage - Windows 7 Support Forums
Set to 3% (3.58 GB)
I finally got back about 20GB most of the deletion was SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION, using "Tree Size Personal" I bought a copy...it was about $25 bucks, worth it though.
I also found out that the "Windows XP App" that is not good in my opinion, was easily deleted with the Tree Size app. So far I think I might have a handle on Microsoft's bloating.
Thanks for your input & for the link TreeSize. BTW It has been at least 2 yrs since I loaded Win7 & I did not use a SSD originally, I used a mechanical HDD, I don't remember the Windows.old folder, you might be right.
I like to do a clean install of Windows from time to time........it probably wouldn't be a bad idea if it has been 2 years and you didn't start from a clean install.
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