More storage being used than what should be

  • Hi there and welcome to PC Help Forum (PCHF), a more effective way to get the Tech Support you need!
    We have Experts in all areas of Tech, including Malware Removal, Crash Fixing and BSOD's , Microsoft Windows, Computer DIY and PC Hardware, Networking, Gaming, Tablets and iPads, General and Specific Software Support and so much more.

    Why not Click Here To Sign Up and start enjoying great FREE Tech Support.

    This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
Welcome to our Community
Wanting to join the rest of our members? Feel free to sign up today.
Sign up
Status
Not open for further replies.
CksPhantom

CksPhantom

PCHF Member
May 30, 2020
9
0
33
I am currently using my backup SSD, which is only like 120gb, to begin with, so I'm already struggling with storage, currently, the biggest things I have downloaded are two games, both are under 30gb together, but when I go to my storage settings it shows that apps and features is using 80gb of my storage, but when i click on it to see what is using the storage, the files using it are nowhere to be found.
 
It is also doing this with temporary files, it is showing that I have over a gig of temporary files, but when I click on it to get rid of the files, they aren't anywhere to be found.
 
Is this the same hard drive you have been trying to install Linux on?

SSD Stuck Verifying DMI Pool

Recently I've had to switch to my backup SSD, which is only 120gb so I'm barely able to download anything at all, because while i was trying to switch the os from my SSD from windows to Linux, it stopped working, and when it started to boot, it instead got stuck on a screen, and the last thing...
pchelpforum.net pchelpforum.net
 
gus said:
Is this the same hard drive you have been trying to install Linux on?

SSD Stuck Verifying DMI Pool

Recently I've had to switch to my backup SSD, which is only 120gb so I'm barely able to download anything at all, because while i was trying to switch the os from my SSD from windows to Linux, it stopped working, and when it started to boot, it instead got stuck on a screen, and the last thing...
pchelpforum.net pchelpforum.net
Click to expand...
no, this is the one that I have been using because I can't boot into windows on the other one.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top Bottom