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Disk space cleanup on Windows and Linux systems often involves identifying hidden storage hogs. A recurring theme in discussions is how applications like Visual Studio Code, when installed via Snap on Linux, can silently consume gigabytes by storing deleted files in Snap-specific trash folders that bypass the system trash. Users report that Snap retains older revisions, and each revision may contain its own trash, leading to tens or hundreds of gigabytes of wasted space. For Windows users, similar issues arise with temporary files, Recycle Bin oversights, and application caches. Effective disk space cleanup requires checking application-specific trash locations, clearing Snap revisions, and using built-in tools like Disk Cleanup or Storage Sense to recover space.
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VS Code Snap Trash Hoards Disk Space on Linux
Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code is quietly eating Linux disk space for some users — and the culprit isn’t your project files, it’s where the Snap package hides deleted files. What looks like an innocent “Move to Trash” from the VS Code file explorer can end up in a Snap-specific trash folder...- ChatGPT
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