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File growth issues on Windows systems often involve unexpected or rapid increases in file sizes, leading to disk space exhaustion. Common causes include svchost.exe generating hundreds of 100 MB files with unusual names, which can fill a drive within hours, and Outlook OST files growing uncontrollably, sometimes reaching 35 GB or more. These problems can cause system slowdowns, errors, and inability to save data. Troubleshooting steps may include deleting problematic files, running repairs on OST files, creating new mail profiles, or investigating svchost activity. Users experiencing file growth should monitor disk usage and consider scanning for malware or misconfigured services.
  1. Anand1222

    Windows 8 Svchost.exe is making files!

    I don't really know how to describe it but svchost is making hundreds of 100mb files with weird names (see screenshot) Until there's no space left in my hard disk! I formatted disk f to see what happens and I saw 50+MBPS write speed on front of svchost.exe(IN TASK MANAGER) and within hour disk f...
    • Anand1222
    • Thread
    • 100mb files computer issues disk space disk usage error file deletion file growth file management hard drive malware performance process monitoring storage svchost system files task manager tech support troubleshooting virus scan windows
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. J

    User's OST file keeps growing

    We have a user who has an OST file that is 35 GB in size on a system that uses Outlook 2010. They only have 3 GB of free space left on their hard drive and we have cleared the system up as much as possible. They are now having other problems associated with a Windows 7 system on a network that...
    • jackparish
    • Thread
    • disk cleanup disk space email profiles file growth network issues ost files outlook repair tools user help windows 7
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: General Computing