Computer reporting more data on C drive than actual

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  1. whs
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    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    You are welcome. Shadowstorage seems to be one of the favorite mysteries. But be advised that the system will take the allocated 22.5GBs over time (probably in a matter of about 2 weeks).
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  3. macgyver2
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Glad you found the issue, didn't mean to sound like you were download bad things just we have had a few people download and then have issues and since I didn't know about steam I had to ask.

    I also use steam for Unreal Tournament and it keeps popping up messages on me.
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