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The tag 'used space' on WindowsForum.com covers user questions about discrepancies between reported and actual used disk space on Windows systems. Common issues include hidden files, system protection files, and permission problems that prevent access to folders, leading to confusion about where storage has gone. Users seek help understanding why Windows shows more used space than the sum of visible files, often involving drives like C: or external storage. Troubleshooting steps discussed include using Disk Cleanup, checking for hidden and system files, and examining security settings to resolve access denials that obscure used space details.
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Windows 10 Can't open up my Z drive. Please advise.
I know this is a familiar problem, but the explanations I've seen for it are very lengthy, and they didn't seem to apply to my exact problem. Please advise. I get this message: "You don't currently have permission to access this folder. Click continue to permanently get access to this folder...- nelsonkane
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- access access denied backup computer help data recovery drive issues file access file system flash drive folder issues free space guidance security tab storage troubleshooting used space windows z drive
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Baffled By Hard Drive Space
I've got Windows 10 Pro 64bit installed on my system and the hard drive is showing me over 60GB of used space. When I open the C drive and unhide all folders and do a Properties, it shows just over 20GB of used space on my system drive. I'm trying to figure out where 40GB of files are hiding...- Jebidia
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- 64-bit backup computer control panel data loss disk cleanup file management file system file updates hard drive hidden files performance pro version restore point space issues storage system drive troubleshooting used space windows 10
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Folders missing from the additional hard drive.
Hello I have two Internal Hard disks in my system. First one is partitioned and used for system. i don't have problem on this hard disk. My second hard disk is 500 GB, and is not partitioned. I m using this drive for storing movies and music. The problem I faced is two of the folders are...- Watsmyname
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- chkdsk data loss data recovery disk space file management file search file system hard drive hidden files missing files movies music partition storage storage issues system files tech support used space user inquiry windows 8
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Windows Help and Support