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Need to cleanup more space on my C drive

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  • 19-11-2020 3:58pm
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    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭


    So far
    • I've run a Disk Cleanup
    • I've cleared out Recycle Bin
    • I've deleted as many un-used Programs as possible
    Any other ideas?

    Is there a go to little bit of software you can recommend for a cleanup?

    Programs seem to be getting bigger and bigger these days and it's getting harder to juggle things around on my current laptop's C drive

    Thanks


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    Tow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,409 ✭✭✭Tow


    Have a look at your C:\Windows\Installer folder, which is probably hidden. Google for advice on the rights and wrongs of deleting its contents.

    When is the money (including lost growth) Michael Noonan took in the Pension Levy going to be paid back?



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    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    Do I need the Intel Proset Wireless software? It's 230 Mb in size

    Google is giving mixed answers

    For example; can I change Wi-fi routers/companies without it?


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Have a look at something like cc cleaner.

    https://download.cnet.com/CCleaner/3000-18512_4-10315544.html

    How large is your hard drive, and how much space is left?


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    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    MarkR wrote: »
    Have a look at something like cc cleaner.

    https://download.cnet.com/CCleaner/3000-18512_4-10315544.html

    How large is your hard drive, and how much space is left?

    Thanks but doesn't CC Cleaner wipe all my remembered passwords?

    The C drive is tiny by 2020 standards. It has 800 Mb free and 26 Gb used

    I honestly can't fathom what is taking up 26 Gb on the C drive


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    yeppydeppy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭yeppydeppy


    Look in c:\windows\temp - you can safely delete the contents of that folder. Then get TreeSize - it will scan the drive and list the contents in order of size, you can pick and choose what can be deleted and uninstalled. You could also buy an external HD or if there's a port an SD card to give yourself more space.
    But the best solution would be to but a new machine with a larger disk, see laptopsdirect.ie


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    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,878 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    SpaceSniffer is a good tool for visualising what is taking up space as well.


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    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,083 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    The C drive is tiny by 2020 standards. It has 800 Mb free and 26 Gb used

    I honestly can't fathom what is taking up 26 Gb on the C drive
    32GB laptop by chance?
    Win10 alone is~20GB
    Any oustanding updates will consume anywhere up to 8GB
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    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,619 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    So far
    • I've run a Disk Cleanup
    • I've cleared out Recycle Bin
    • I've deleted as many un-used Programs as possible
    Any other ideas?

    Is there a go to little bit of software you can recommend for a cleanup?

    Programs seem to be getting bigger and bigger these days and it's getting harder to juggle things around on my current laptop's C drive

    Thanks

    Did you click "Clean up system files" on the Disk Cleanup prompt?


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    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    smuggler.ie wrote: »
    32GB laptop by chance?


    Yes and never again. it was bought for some fairly light tasks hence the low budget at the time

    But it's no excuse for how much space Windows takes up these days. I haven't been able to install the updates for over a year because of how big they are

    32 Gb and lower laptops should be taken off the market


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    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Did you click "Clean up system files" on the Disk Cleanup prompt?


    Yes


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    Doodah7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    Buy cheap, buy twice unfortunately when it comes to these crappy 32GB eMMC laptops. An extra €100 would have bought something that might be fit for purpose.


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    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,630 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Do I need the Intel Proset Wireless software? It's 230 Mb in size

    Google is giving mixed answers

    For example; can I change Wi-fi routers/companies without it?

    You won't need the bulk of its functionality, but removing it may remove your wifi driver - depending on whether Windows has a built in one for it or not.

    Download a copy to a USB key before trying.


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    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,083 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Yes and never again. it was bought for some fairly light tasks hence the low budget at the time

    But it's no excuse for how much space Windows takes up these days. I haven't been able to install the updates for over a year because of how big they are

    32 Gb and lower laptops should be taken off the market
    As basically you have no data stored on it - fresh install every time MS release major update/upgrade
    Course you will loose all settings, passwords stored on browser, etc. - small inconvenience compare to wasted money on "mickey mouse" device...
    :D
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    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,083 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    L1011 wrote: »
    You won't need the bulk of its functionality, but removing it may remove your wifi driver - depending on whether Windows has a built in one for it or not.

    Download a copy to a USB key before trying.
    Good advise
    The Wi-Fi driver only package can be found in the download page for the IT Admins.
    history of boards 2021




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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    ShineOn7 wrote: »
    Thanks but doesn't CC Cleaner wipe all my remembered passwords?

    The C drive is tiny by 2020 standards. It has 800 Mb free and 26 Gb used

    I honestly can't fathom what is taking up 26 Gb on the C drive

    Default is yes, but you can prevent that.

    You could also try something called treesize, which goes through your computer and tells you what is using the most space.

    32 GB is obviously very small these days, but not much you can do about that now. Windows updates can take a lot of space. Have a look at this article, if you haven't seen similar already.

    https://www.windowscentral.com/best-ways-to-free-hard-drive-space-windows-10


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    yeppydeppy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭yeppydeppy


    I didn't realise it was only 32GB. I would suggest save what you want to a thumb drive and then install ubuntu.


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    Skerries
    Registered Users Posts: 12,303 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    this is the best advice barring buying a new laptop
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    [Deleted User]
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    Also, as well as system files, check into further options when cleaning up and delete all older versions of Windows

    You'll want to minimise virtual ram etc too, tho there'll be a knock on effect in performance

    Is there any option to just install a second drive


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    Gmak2442
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭Gmak2442


    Much more need to be done


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    [Deleted User]
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    https://www.bleachbit.org/


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    #22
    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    MarkR wrote: »
    Have a look at something like cc cleaner.

    https://download.cnet.com/CCleaner/3000-18512_4-10315544.html

    How large is your hard drive, and how much space is left?


    It's been years since I used this

    How can I use it but still keep all passwords on the laptop? Is there an option?


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