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  1. StefanStojkovski

    Windows 8 Windows folder takes 38GB but all folders inside it take only 19GB (show hidden folders enabled).

    I made my C partition 100GB thinking that i wouldn't need more than that for my windows and users folder, but it turns out that most of the time i am struggling to keep the 10% needed for the windows to function properly. Now while my User folder takes 18GB which is reasonable my Windows folder...
    • StefanStojkovski
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    • c partition data management disk cleanup disk space file properties file size folder hidden folders maintenance optimization space usage storage system files troubleshooting user folder windows windows 10 windows 11 windows files winsxs
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Windows takes two much space

    I have recently bought a Samsung ativ book 9 lite. Generally I'm happy with it but not at all with the bad usage of the disk space it has. It is supposed to have 128GB but: 1) It has a recover partition which takes up to 18GB (I think I should remove this one, what do you think of this?). 2)...
    • pacoramirez
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    • ativ book command line disk space filesystem installation maintenance optimization performance recovery partition samsung space management storage suggestions tech support troubleshooting updates windows windows folder winsxs
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. News

    How to address disk space issues that are caused by a large Windows component store (WinSxS) directo

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    • component store disk space file management optimization storage issues system maintenance troubleshooting windows winsxs
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    How to Alleviate Disk Space Pressure Caused By a Large Windows Component Store (WinSxS) Directory

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    • component store directory disk space file cleanup maintenance optimization performance storage management windows winsxs
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    WinSxS folder Size Explained

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    • folder management size storage windows windows 10 windows 11 winsxs
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    Windows 7 Uninstalled Microsoft Visual C++, need help getting it back

    Sorry if this sounds confusing. I really need some help here. I've only had Windows 7 installed for a few weeks now, but I've already got most of my software and games installed and working. Based on some bad advice on another forum, trying to solve a problem with getting a game to run, I...
    • guy327
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    • atl update compatibility control panel critical updates event viewer game issues installation microsoft program compatibility redistributable reinstallation software support system restore troubleshooting updates version conflicts visual c++ windows 7 winsxs
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Access denied to OpenOffice Installer

    I cant install OpenOffice because, at some point, the installer says it cant write in any \winsxs\ folder. As far as I see that, only "trusted installers" have access to this directory. So how do I force Win7 to like my OpenOffice installer? I changed compability to Vista and everything is ran...
    • Seras
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    • access denied admin rights administration compatibility computer troubleshooting error message file permissions folder access installation issues installer openoffice software issues system configuration trusted installer uac windows 7 winsxs
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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