SSD using space at a rapid rate

[stevop7777]

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.

 

[PSCO2007]

Run this program - it will show everything on SSD.

TreeSize Free - Quickly Scan Directory Sizes and Find Space Hogs

 

[stevop7777]

What do I delete? Need more info?

 

[PSCO2007]

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.

 

[C-11]

Check the amount of space used for System Restore points.

System Protection - Change Disk Space Usage - Windows 7 Support Forums

 

[stevop7777]

Set to 3% (3.58 GB)

 

[stevop7777]

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.

Clean install never upgraded, no "Windows Old". Trying to figure out "TreeSize Personal" will work on SShot. Thanks

 

[PSCO2007]

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.

Clean install never upgraded, no "Windows Old". Trying to figure out "TreeSize Personal" will work on SShot. Thanks

See pic - to upload screen shot - click "manage" - browse to where you saved it and click "upload."

BTW - when I did a clean install to my new SSD, there was Windows Old.

 

[stevop7777]

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.

 

[kbrady1979]

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.