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I have a computer with the main C: drive getting full. I want to figure out what's on it and where. Searching for large files doesn't do me any good though.

Issues:

  • There are multiple user accounts. I need to search inside these user folders.
  • I want to know about swap files, paging files, hibernation files, etc.
  • I want to know about large sub directories in the Windows folder. Not all are instantly accessible and I don't know what ones a standard search is excluding.
  • I don't have a good way of knowing how large the system recovery section is.

As it stands now I can highlight the folders on my C: and hit "Properties" and see that they contain 63GB of files. I'm missing another 120GB though! I want to know what it is and where it is. I am an Administrator.

Paul
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WinDirStat is a great free tool that can visualise how much space files and folders take up on your computer. There is also a portable version if you want to run it from a USB stick or don't want to install anything on the computer.

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To access locations where UAC would be invoked, try holding down Shift, right-clicking on the WinDirStat icon and then clicking on Run as administrator.

Richard
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