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Is that "normal" for a machine running Windows 10? I have a 120GB hard drive and 55.2GB is being used for System & Reserved. Seems high.
Several times in the past I found myself short of storage space. Before investing in a bigger disc, I set out to delete unneeded files. Once, I converted all my pictures to lower resolution.UsableThought said:I agree with @Mark44 that 120G is pretty small these days. Still, what I read about Windows 10 suggests that it ought to install in far less space than previous Windows versions, and much less than 52G; which means that somehow you may have accumulated unnecessary bloat. I do remember that older versions of Windows would acquire crud quite quickly, e.g. packages required for updates would be kept on even though no longer needed. I'd suggest two things:
1) If you haven't already, get yourself one of the various apps that shows disk storage graphically via clusters of folders & file types, so that you can look inside your System folder, for example, and quickly zero in on the files or groups of files that seem to be hogging up space; you can Google on the various folder & file names to learn what they do & whether they need to be kept. That's how I always did it when I was still running Windows, up until last year. As for what app to use, Windows 10 apparently has an improved feature for managing disk space, but I've always preferred third-party apps for this purpose. The freeware WinDirStat still seems to be getting recommendations even though it doesn't say that it's been updated for 10: https://windirstat.net
2) Assuming you find and remove any unneeded files, with only 120G you may find you want still more room; in which case you can look for articles with tips on shrinking Windows, e.g. by turning off hibernation, etc. - see for example https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/reclaim-disk-space-windows-10
anorlunda said:In every case I regretted my efforts to conserve space and I lost stuff that I would like to have.
the connection is simply that you talked about deleting unneeded files. That's what I did and regretted.UsableThought said:I don't know why you're quoting my post as part of your comment, given that there is zero connection between what you did & what I am suggesting to the OP. In terms of being helpful, maybe you could explain how you went about getting more storage?
anorlunda said:the connection is simply that you talked about deleting unneeded files. That's what I did and regretted.
I would say this is not unusual, especially for a system using an OEM install. I suggest you perform the following in order:SlurrerOfSpeech said:Is that "normal" for a machine running Windows 10? I have a 120GB hard drive and 55.2GB is being used for System & Reserved. Seems high.
The space reserved for system and reserved files is essential for the proper functioning of your computer. These files include the operating system, system drivers, and other necessary system files that are required for your computer to run smoothly.
No, it is not recommended to delete system and reserved files from your hard drive. These files are crucial for the proper functioning of your computer and deleting them can cause serious issues and potentially render your system inoperable.
There are a few ways to reduce the amount of space taken up by system and reserved files. One option is to use disk cleanup tools provided by your operating system. Another option is to uninstall unnecessary programs and delete temporary files. However, it is important to be cautious and make sure you are not deleting any crucial system files.
Yes, it is normal for system and reserved files to take up a significant amount of space on your hard drive. As your computer runs and updates, these files will continue to grow in size. It is important to regularly check and manage your hard drive space to ensure your computer can continue to function properly.
No, it is not recommended to move system and reserved files to an external hard drive. These files are essential for the functioning of your computer and need to be stored on the internal hard drive. Moving them can cause issues with your computer's performance and stability.