Whats filling my C drive?

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  1. Posts : 30,526
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       #31

    Penny K said:
    I don't know what you are asking.
    In this post #3 you stated that 58 GB of your drive is missing. in the post #1, in picture it is clearly shown that Windows backup is using that amount of space (in folder $Sysreset). That folder is shown as empty under Treesize, so it's hidden from Explorer file system.

    Install Macrium Reflect free, stop using system restore, and gain that space (restore files + backups) and start making proper backups on external drive.

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    My thoughts only...
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       #32

    See this. The Windows Club is a known good site. What is $SysReset folder? How to delete $SysReset folder in Windows 10 You can download the tools from majorgeeks.com. MG Search - MajorGeeks Brink's tutorial on how to delete the $SysReset folder. Delete $SysReset folder in Windows 10 | Tutorials Help on both the $GetCurrent and $SysReset. https://www.howtogeek.com/308301/wha...u-delete-them/
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  3. Posts : 69
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       #33

    AndreTen said:
    In this post #3 you stated that 58 GB of your drive is missing. in the post #1, in picture it is clearly shown that Windows backup is using that amount of space (in folder $Sysreset). That folder is shown as empty under Treesize, so it's hidden from Explorer file system.

    Install Macrium Reflect free, stop using system restore, and gain that space (restore files + backups) and start making proper backups on external drive.

    My thoughts only...
    My Windows backups go to G drive.
    Only restore points on C.
    Have you actuall read anything posted here?

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  4. Posts : 69
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       #34

    bro67 said:
    See this. The Windows Club is a known good site. What is $SysReset folder? How to delete $SysReset folder in Windows 10 You can download the tools from majorgeeks.com. MG Search - MajorGeeks Brink's tutorial on how to delete the $SysReset folder. Delete $SysReset folder in Windows 10 | Tutorials Help on both the $GetCurrent and $SysReset. https://www.howtogeek.com/308301/wha...u-delete-them/

    Ya ..... HERE: Driver Store-File Repository using huge disk space. How can I reduce - Microsoft Community

    NO clear answer as to possibly deleting necessary drivers.
    Yes, system restore .... Then your back to the start point again.
    And over , and over .....
    My FileRepository is only 4.69 GB, not too big compared to some @ 20 GB.
    I did supply a csv for the drivers listed, care to voice your opinion a to what can/cant be safely deleted?
    Last edited by Penny K; 01 Jan 2019 at 20:50.
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       #35

    @Penny K
    Penny... if it hasn't already been mentioned (didn't read back 34 posts ), there's an excellent small tool to help identify and delete old/obsolete/dead/superseded/etc. drivers. Safe, easy, recommended by many. Doesn't do anything auto and blind, you are in control every step.. Simple layout display grouped nicely and easy to read and understand. Take a look, can't hurt.

    Release DriverStore Explorer v0.9.39 · lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer · GitHub
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  6. Posts : 69
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       #36

    f14tomcat said:
    I have it, ran it, posted the results, not sure what to remove.
    Some forums say delete the whole folder , some say only old versions of any particular driver.
    Nvidia drivers are easy, the BT drivers ... not too sure about that.
    At worst, I'll delete all of the m and reinstall the latest.
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  7. Posts : 3,453
       #37

    Penny K said:
    Have you actuall read anything posted here?
    Huh? People are trying to help... show some respect!

    Andre is correct - delete the restore points!
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       #38

    Penny K said:
    I have it, ran it, posted the results, not sure what to remove.
    Some forums say delete the whole folder , some say only old versions of any particular driver.
    Nvidia drivers are easy, the BT drivers ... not too sure about that.
    At worst, I'll delete all of the m and reinstall the latest.
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    Quick answer is if in doubt, export all your drivers somewhere with DISM, select Select Old Drivers, and Remove Package them. In the case of the BT, like in mine, one is always in use. It's because it contains only a descriptor for the driver, no guts, and will not go away. 1MB, whoopee, I leave it alone.

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  9. Posts : 31,466
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       #39

    AndreTen said:
    Install Macrium Reflect free, stop using system restore, and gain that space (restore files + backups) and start making proper backups on external drive...

    Penny K said:
    My Windows backups go to G drive.
    Only restore points on C.
    Have you actuall read anything posted here?
    That remark is unfair, I have actually read everything you have written. I see two references to System Restore and only one that may be to any form of backup.

    Penny K said:
    ...3 restore points in C...
    Penny K said:
    ...a system restore is there to back me up ... I'd just rather not have to do it.
    This cryptic line may be a reference to 'Backup & Restore (Windows 7)'. If so it's unclear whether you are referring to a system image backup, it could equally well mean a files backup.

    Penny K said:
    ... the W7 BU to my G drive....
    You do know that the built-in system image backup has been a deprecated feature for more than a year now?

    Microsoft said:
    System Image Backup (SIB) Solution We recommend that users use full-disk backup solutions from other vendors.
    Features removed or Deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

    Macrium as suggested by AndreTen is a reliable alternative to the 'W7 BU'. With Macrium images there's really no point in keeping any restore points (so a space saving straight away there). Also, Macrium tends to make smaller image files than 'W7 BU', so you'd save space on G too.
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  10. Posts : 69
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       #40

    Bree said:
    That remark is unfair, I have actually read everything you have written. I see two references to System Restore and only one that may be to any form of backup.
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    You do know that the built-in system image backup has been a deprecated feature for more than a year now?

    Also, Macrium tends to make smaller image files than 'W7 BU', so you'd save space on G too.
    1) W7 BU was put back into W10, it was removed from W8.
    2) DEPRECIATED does not mean obsolete .... It works fine, it was returned to W10 from that reason.
    3) W7 BU took a back seat to OneDrive, hence the 'Depreciated' status.
    4) OneDrive is not a complete solution, to anything.
    5) OneDrive becomes obsolete, W7 BU will get full attention again, its still there for a reason.


    BU are in a separate BU drive! G - 480GB ... NOT an issue.
    2 Restore points ... NOT A PROBLEM
    46% of 70 GB reserved space used by error reporting .... PROBLEM!

    Let stay on topic.
    Last edited by Penny K; 01 Jan 2019 at 22:07.
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