How do I make more room on my hard drive

[Kamrn]

My CPU shows that my hard drive has 203 GB of storage space, but I keep getting a message that I am out of space. Right now its telling me I have 0 space available. I look at the programs and I just see the usual on a computer, such as Microsoft office, Silverlight and the usual programs that are preloaded when you buy a computer. I don't know what to do and I'm not an expert computer user. My husband had used this at work and I'm wondering if there are programs I can't find and they aren't showing up under programs that I can get rid of. Can anyone help me so that I can use this computer? I'm using Windows 7 professional

 

[Snick]

Hi Kamrn,
Welcome to SevenForums!
Try running the below batch file with all boxes checked. After you download it, double-click to run. Then check all the boxes on the popup.
View attachment Disk Cleanup Extended.bat

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Snick,

Try running the below batch file with all boxes checked. After you download it, double-click to run. Then check all the boxes on the popup.
View attachment 407693

I use that at least once a week when I do maintenance!

I saved mine to C:/Windows/System32 and then setup a desktop shortcut for it.

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Snick,

Here's the code I used for my batch file...

@echo off
Title Extended Disk Cleanup
echo.
echo  ==============================================================================
echo          Hello %username%: YOU ARE ABOUT TO RUN EXTENDED DISK CLEANUP
echo  ==============================================================================
echo.
echo  IMPORTANT:
echo.
echo  Keep this window open until cleaning has finished, it will close automatically!
echo.
echo     [1] To abort this process close the consol window.
echo     [2] To continue to run Extended Disk Cleanup then press any key to continue. & pause > nul
echo.
echo  Running Extended Disk Cleanup...
%SystemRoot%\System32\Cmd.exe /c Cleanmgr /sageset:65535 & Cleanmgr /sagerun:65535

I included an abort option in case the .bat file was pressed in error!

 

[Snick]

Paul Black

 

[Paul Black]

Paul Black

Thanks Snick.

I just added a bit more personalisation and customisation!

 

[Paul Black]

I just realised that the code I wrote above will still run if the user presses 1 [To abort this process close the consol window.] thinking it will abort the Extended Disk Cleanup process.

So what I have done is amended the code and included the choice parameter so the program will only run if either 1 or 2 are entered!

I thought I would post this in case people come across this thread and want to run the Extended Disk Cleanup process.

Here is the new code...

@echo off
Title Extended Disk Cleanup
echo.
echo  ==============================================================================
echo          Hello %username%: YOU ARE ABOUT TO RUN EXTENDED DISK CLEANUP
echo  ==============================================================================
echo.
echo  Select an option:
echo.
echo  [1] To abort this process and close the consol window.
echo  [2] To coninue and run Extended Disk Cleanup.
echo.
echo  IMPORTANT:
echo.
echo  Keep this window open until cleaning has finished, it will close automatically!
echo  ==============================================================================
echo.
CHOICE /N /C 12 /M ">Enter an option:"
IF ERRORLEVEL 2 GOTO Option_2
IF ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO Option_1
:Option_1
GOTO End
:Option_2
echo.
echo  Running Extended Disk Cleanup...
%SystemRoot%\System32\Cmd.exe /c Cleanmgr /sageset:65535 & Cleanmgr /sagerun:65535
GOTO End
:End

 

[Kamrn]

I'm having a hard time downloading the program, as my computer says I don't have any room

 

[Snick]

Kamrn
Click rb: in searchbox type cmd, when it appears, lfet-click > choose Run as Administrator.
At the CMD >
copy and paste, the below bold text, (use the mouse)
SystemRoot%\System32\Cmd.exe /c Cleanmgr /sageset:65535 & Cleanmgr /sagerun:65535
When the popup appears, check all the boxes in (files to delete) run it!

 

[Paul Black]

Here is a revised script with the Extended Disk Cleanup .bat file attached.

This script allows the user to:

[1] Abort the program in case they double-clicked the .bat file accidentally.
[2] Select [check] the items that they want cleaned.

@echo off
Title Extended Disk Cleanup
echo.
echo  ==============================================================================
echo          Hello %username%: YOU ARE ABOUT TO RUN EXTENDED DISK CLEANUP.
echo  ==============================================================================
echo.
echo  Select an option:
echo.
echo  [1] To abort this process and close the consol window.
echo  [2] To coninue and run Extended Disk Cleanup.
echo.
echo  IMPORTANT:
echo.
echo  Keep this window open until cleaning has finished, it will close automatically!
echo  ==============================================================================
echo.
CHOICE /N /C 12 /M ">Enter an option:"
IF ERRORLEVEL 2 GOTO Option_2
IF ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO Option_1
:Option_1
GOTO End
:Option_2
echo.
echo  Check the appropriate boxes for the items you want cleaned and press [OK].
echo.
echo  Running Extended Disk Cleanup . . .
%ComSpec% /c Cleanmgr /sageset:65535 & Cleanmgr /sagerun:65535
GOTO End
:End

Extended Disk Cleanup batch file [direct download] => View attachment Extended Disk Cleanup.bat

 

[Kamrn]

Sorry it takes me so long to get back to these threads. I tried the above fix, but after I put in your link for the cleanmgr (bold print) my computer tells me that it cannot find the link. I box does pops up and starts doing a clean up, but I don't get a choice to check any boxes. Also, I can just reset this computer back to the start, but I don't have the original key, or any of the start up disc, plus I don't want to loose the Microsoft office. My husband was not very good at holding on to important things like this. Is there a way I can get these things or do this with out them? I'm thinking its my only option anymore. Hate to throw the thing away, as it is not very old and in excellent condition to have as a general all access computer in my house

 

[Kamrn]

I did all the cleanups you guys suggested and still very little room. I think this computer has programs that are installed, not showing up on the programs list and/or possible a partition or hidden drive? I just can't figure this out for the life of me

 

[Snick]

Can you tell us how much space is left on your drive?

 

[Kamrn]

Right now it is showing 100KB of 203 gb. that's the most I've seen in weeks

 

[Kamrn]

I can see other programs and files if I look on the C drive. Does just deleting those get rid of programs? Plus I'm not even sure what is safe to delete. That's why I thought just wiping the drive would be the best solution. There is also like a home group with other users that is locked, but no one knows the password

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Kamrn,

I can see other programs and files if I look on the C drive. Does just deleting those get rid of programs? Plus I'm not even sure what is safe to delete. That's why I thought just wiping the drive would be the best solution. There is also like a home group with other users that is locked, but no one knows the password

When you have software that you no longer want, the worst thing you can do is to just delete them!

They need to be uninstalled properly. They can be uninstalled in Programs and Features [which can still leave bits behind], or you can download and run Revo Uninstaller [FREE] from here => Revo Uninstaller.

When you run scan for leftover items make sure that you use the Advanced Scan option, then tick everything and delete it.

You will obviously need to make room to be able to install Revo Uninstaller first though.

I hope this helps!

 

[Kamrn]

This is so frustrating. I was able to get enough space to download and run. Its still only showing the programs listed in the programs menu. there is not 203 GB of programs. Where the heck are they? and why is my drive full? I can even copy and paste to show you what little I have.

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Kamrn,

This is so frustrating. I was able to get enough space to download and run. Its still only showing the programs listed in the programs menu. there is not 203 GB of programs.

Disk Management

Can you post a screenshot of the Disk Management please => Click Start => right-click Computer => click Manage => click Disk Management.

Screenshots And Files - Upload And Post In SevenForums

This tutorial [Published by Brink] will show you how to upload the file => Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in SevenForums.

 

[Kamrn]

I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Either my prnt screen key isn't working, but then I can't paste. The option is not highlighter. Can I type you the info?

 

[Snick]

To use printscreen,

1. Have the screen you wish to capture viewable
2. press printscreen
3. open paint
4. press CTRL + v
5. save on desktop, default Untitled.png is fine
6. upload

You can use Windows snipping tool to draw a box around what you wish to capture and then crop it and save.