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The thread discusses an unusual increase in free space on a Windows 7 Pro SSD, where the original poster notices their drive space fluctuating unexpectedly. Multiple contributors suggest possible causes such as System Restore points, temporary files, or Windows update-related folders, with some recommending tools like WizTree to analyze disk contents. Overall, the conversation reflects troubleshooting efforts and the common challenge of unpredictable disk space changes, with the original poster seeking clarification on the mysterious space increase.
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Nasho23

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I have Win 7 Pro 64bit installed on a SSD 250GB along with my Programs and Data on a second SATA Hard Drive.
Recently when I looked at my C: SSD from My Computer, I noticed the Used Space Bar was Red and I only had a small value of Free Space left (13GB). I used CCleaner to clean up Temporary Files Etc, Emptied the Recycle Bin. This action did not have much affect on increasing Free Space.
I left the issue for a few days as I had a lot of other work to do.
Yesterday, I thought I would have another look at this issue, as I was thinking I might have to upgrade to a 500GB SSD.
Low and Behold, when I checked the Drives in MY Computer, my C: SSD was now Blue and showing 108GB Free Space.
I am struggling to understand how this could have happened as I had done nothing to contribute to this change to Free Space.

Has WIN 7 Pro got some built in Archiving Feature I am not aware of that could have compressed the Files on C: SSD.

Can someone please throw some light on this issue.
 

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pi314

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Cheers, My Friend,
I Have been reading the Windows Forums here intently, for a while now and find that I
learn something new every day!, And Do look for your posts in particular as they are very interesting
threads. I hope no negativity was implied on my part, and I do research all possibilities.
& As to why the variance in free space? I'd like to know also. Every case has its parameters, so....

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Rock on!
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holdum333

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Hi my friend @pi314 Well I was down in the dumps tonight. Playing a little on line Texas Hold-um. I got your reply in a email. I had to respond to your reply!
You just made a old country boys day to night my friend. In fact you made my whole week. I didn't see any negativity in your reply. Only helpful suggestions.
I'm learning a bunch here also. It's a great forum
Rock on my friend!! I hope to see a lot of you in the future here on the forum!
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