Documents and settings - user user1 7 GB HELP part 1

jimbo45

Hi all
I've been installing / uninstalling stuff while testing on a CLEAN install of W7 (x-64).

I see now one of the directories (Documents and settings username1) is now 7GB.

The WHOLE OS only takes around 14 GB .

I can't see what's taking up the space -- is there any nice utility that clearly can show Disk usage in a sort of cloured pie / bar chart etc rather like the nice Linux utility DU. (I've enabled "show hidden files etc").


I'm sure it's all related to me installing / uninstalling stuff but Windows explorer is a HORRIBLE tool for "Cleaning up" disks etc. It's fine for everyday purposes but for this type of stuff it's not the correct tool.

Cheers
jimbo

Dwarf

Hi Jimbo,

Have a look at this TreeSize Free https://www.jam-software.de/customer...80&language=EN

nate42nd

This is a handy LITTLE app I use.

WinDirStat - Free software downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com

Uber Philf

I would have said try using the Windows 7 Manager Beta, from the Yamicsoft website, that has many other tools including a little program that shows your disc, and what folders and such are taking up the space

Enzo.

jimbo45

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Dwarf

Hi Jimbo,

Have a look at this TreeSize Free https://www.jam-software.de/customer...80&language=EN

Thanks
That was EXACTLY what I wanted -- I had around 6GB in Temp files of one sort or another.



Cheers
jimbo

Dwarf

You're welcome, Jimbo. Have you managed to delete these unwanted files yet, or were you just curious as to what was taking up the space?

jimbo45

Hi there

ALL GONE

Cheers
jimbo

Dwarf

Pleased to hear that you sorted your problem out. I think that the disk cleanup tool in W7 would have done the job eventually, but as far as I know temporary files less than a certain age aren't deleted in case they are still required.