(C:) drive space magically disappeared


  1. RedLad
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    (C:) drive space magically disappeared


    Hi,

    Today I installed a new 2TB HDD and have just noticed that my C: drive's space has shrunk down to 6GB of free space out of 476GB. Pretty bizarre! I am nearly sure it was less than half full last time I noticed this. I am unaware if this has happened after installing this newer hard drive. or if it had happened prior to this.

    Would anybody have any ideas on what to do?

    Thank you :)

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    I installed TreeSize to help see what space was being taken up by what.

    It turns out that a google folder in AppData is 404BG. The path is:
    C:\Users\AppData\Local\Google\DriveFS

    Is this OK to delete?

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    I deleted it, as my space was shrinking even further.

    All good!
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  3. bro67
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    That is up to you.
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  4. Ztruker
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    It's the Cache of Google Drive File Stream: How to Clear Cache of Google Drive File Stream? - G Suite Admin Help
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