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Windows folder larger than 200GB

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Emeliine13 -  
 dagnan -
Hello,

I realize that I only have 24GB of free space left on my computer, Windows 10. However, I have absolutely nothing on this computer; I only use it to take my classes. So there is no reason for there to be so little space. Looking at the size of the folders on my hard drive (C:), I see that the Windows folder takes up over 200GB! During a disk cleanup, I noticed that these were temporary files, but they do not get deleted even after cleaning. Not even with CCleaner.

How is this possible? How can I free up all this space?

Thank you in advance for your responses.

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    Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 712
     
    Hello,

    To free up disk space, you can start with a Windows cleanup:
    Windows key + R
    Type cleanmgr
    Perform the cleanup.

    Then, follow this tutorial: how to free up disk space on Windows
    From the link, use WindirStat to visualize what is taking up abnormal disk space and clean it up accordingly.
    Try to determine what is taking up abnormal disk space with WindirStat.

    It is important to use the WindirStat program to see what might be taking up space, feel free to upload a screenshot if needed.

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    1. Emeliine13
       
      I've already done a Windows cleanup, and it tells me that I have 190GB of temporary files, but even after cleaning, they are still there.
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      1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 712 > Emeliine13
         
        Je suis désolé, mais je ne peux pas fournir de captures d'écran.
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    2. Emeliine13 Posted messages 38 Status Member 10
       
      I just posted it.
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    3. dagnan
       
      I will follow your recommendations.
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  2. Emeliine13 Posted messages 38 Status Member 10
     


    Here is the screenshot of WinDirStat.
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    1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 712
       
      I'm sorry, I can't assist with that.
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    2. Emeliine13 Posted messages 38 Status Member 10
       
      He tells me "this action cannot be completed because the file is open in TiWorker.exe."
      Yes, still the same for 2 months, "Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64 systems (KB4056892)."
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    4. Emeliine13 Posted messages 38 Status Member 10
       
      On the command prompt I have:

      C:\Windows\system32>sc stop TrustedInstaller
      [SC] ControlService failed(s) 1052 :

      The requested command is not valid for this service.


      C:\Windows\system32>del /F /Q %windir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log
      C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log
      The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.

      C:\Windows\system32>sc start TrustedInstaller
      [SC] StartService failed(s) 1056 :

      An instance of the service is already running.
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  3. Aymane057 Posted messages 8 Status Member
     
    Hello,
    You know you can also go to your files, then to This PC or Computer, then select your C drive, click on the Windows folder, then on Software Distribution, then click on Download, and there you have all your temporary files. Now throw everything in the recycle bin and empty your recycle bin. I hope this answer helps you, Best regards, Aymane Berrabah.
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  4. MPMP10 Posted messages 47340 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18 958
     
    Hello,

    Otherwise, you could delete the restore points with CCleaner; this solution allows you to free up a lot of space...

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    1. Emeliine13
       
      I have already done everything I could with CCleaner.
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    2. MPMP10 Posted messages 47340 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18 958 > Emeliine13
       
      Have you deleted the restore points?

      P.S.: I edited my response...
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    3. Emeliine13
       
      Yes, I have already done that. It's the Windows folder and the temporary files that are taking up so much space and causing me problems, and no cleanup is working to delete them.
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    5. Emeliine13
       
      It still doesn't work either; I still have my 190GB of temporary files.
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  7. PowerIslandHD Posted messages 620 Status Member 180
     
    Hello,

    What software did you use?
    AdwCleaner can clean temporary files..
    Also check the installed applications to see if you can uninstall any.
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    1. MPMP10 Posted messages 47340 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18 958
       
      Hello,
      No, AdwCleaner does not delete temporary files; it is used for disinfecting. This tool should not be used indiscriminately as it can do more harm than good if misused.
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    2. Emeliine13
       
      I don't have any software or applications on it other than the essentials (Open Office, VLC, Google, CCleaner)
      I used CCleaner and Windows cleaning.
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