How to Fix Hard Disk Full but No Files on Windows 10?
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Hard disk full but no files? Or c drive is full without reason in windows 10? Fixed now! In this video, you will learn 8 methods on how to fix hard drive full for no reason issues: bit.ly/32fSVBS
Many users are confronted with a “hard drive full for no reason or c drive is full without reason in Windows 10” issue. When the hard drive is full, your computer may run slower, and you possibly can't store new files or data. To fix this issue, there are 8 methods for reference.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:51 Method 1: Check if it is a virus
2:44 Method 2. Empty Windows Recycle Bin
3:40 Method 3. Show hidden files & folders
4:37 Method 4. Clean Up Junk Files and Large Files
5:13 Method 5. Delete temporary files
6:07 Method 6. Check disk errors
6:55 Method 7. Delete an Unused Partition to Free Memory
7:34 Method 8. Replace a drive
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This is very helpful. I was facing memory issue. Thanks for the help.
Fixed my issue, thank you! Thumbs up and a Sub for you sir.
Thanks so much for this very helpful video!
I did a laptop reset because it was running very slow, but after I did, my hard drive showed as being almost full. It didn't make any sense. I could see all of my folders and the data in them did not add up to all the space that was being used. Followed your instructions about showing hidden files and there it was, a huge 400 gig folder with all the reset data in it. I deleted it and Problem solved! You are awesome!!!
How to check the files and data in each partitions on the hard drive? Because I have 4 healthy recovery partitions and yet my C drive is almost full.
I have Dell core i3 using window 10, I am facing a undefined issue, as I power on my laptop a blue screen glow with please wait and just in few seconds it's automatically power off please guide me or help me I will be very thankful for this..
thank you so much "the hidden files" thing workded for me, it freed up 138GB at once ...thank you so much
I have a issue where mp4s and wav files on my D and C drive show up in search on c drive. Even though it shows file path is E drive its still coming up under C. And games or game launchers I install on D or E are taking up space on C anyways
This video was incredibly useful and I'll be sure to come back to it whenever I have this issue again, thank you very much!
💯💯💯💪 this was soooooo helpful I was literally trying to fix this for hours and this video did it in minutes
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Please don't forget to subscribe to our channel.
@MaceOfSpades5
Жыл бұрын
@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware hey what do i do if its D: that is full cause no matter what i do its still full and i cant fix it
@TOPICJUNCTION8822
Жыл бұрын
2A ❤
Thanks a lot man I nearly Spent 1 hour on finding the files which were taking up my disk space Then I deleted the temp files And everything sorted out.
Very clear directions that totally worked, cheers good sir
Thank you, the method 5 save me so muchhh
Thank you!! Thank you so much, in this state of pandemic we in the Philippines are having an online class and it is a huge problem for us that our pc is not working, my pc has its drive full but my files are gone and this video helps me so much a lot all of my files were retrieved I NOW APPRECIATE THE USE OF ANTIVIRUS--NOW I'M GONNA CLEAN MY FILES, THANKS AGAIN AND PS A SUBSCRIBED IS WORTH A CLICK FOR YOU.
@motorhead4446
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mhaecy can you please tell me a good antivirus software?
HAVE BEEN TRYNA FIX THIS FOR SO LONG THANK UUU
Thank you so much for this video!! My computer was acting up and all the available storage space was gone in minutes! I had no idea what was going on! It seemed as if someone had hacked my computer. I used the antivirus program that I have installed on my computer and scanned the C-drive and then clicked Re-gain space and Now I have more storage space in my laptop than before! Thank you so much, your video is so helpful!! 😊😊😊
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome. Please hit the subscribe button.
@shantiprasad1409
2 жыл бұрын
beauti always gets attention 🤭
@Section_58
2 жыл бұрын
Which antivirus so I can use it?
@qwertyyyyyyyyyyyyy
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, may I know what antivirus program did you use?
@pincushionjolt6054
Жыл бұрын
Which program did you use, because I have never heard of one with a regain storage option
The method 5 worked. Thank you so muchhh
Amazing, thanks a lot; and just subscribed!
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks, very helpful video
On method 7 for some reason it won’t let me delete any partition, I right click on healthy (recovery partition) and it doesn’t even give me an option! It seems that everytime I try to do something on a tutorial something goes wrong and I can’t complete the action as shown on the video. Please help
Thank you so much for this video.
Wich anti virus software you advice ?
Thank you, that was well presented.
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that! Please hit the subscribe button.
Excellent information, really helpful
thanks for the recycle bin tip. i always delete files and forget to empty the bin after
Kudos to you brother, i can now use my system happily... Thank you so much
can you make a vid on this but backwards because i have space in my drive but apps say i dont
Thank you. for your help.
Thank you! ❤❤❤
Good work brother, thanks
Super helpful my freind!
wow excellent was able to free up significant space on my hard drive
my c drive has a capacity of 110 GB when I open its properties it shows 60 GB is being used but when I open properties of the folders in it including hidden folders it says only 37 GB is being used what should I do plz help
thank you sir! you are my precious now💖
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome. Please hit the subscribe button.
I have a question my pc went from 20 GB to 100 KB what the heck happened
I removed my hard drive from my computer and put it another so that l can copy large files but when l put it back it won't show the files and shows that the space is occupied. How would l fix this problem?
My pc think my external hard drive is a server. When I open it it's empty. In device manager it appear as the hard drive and as a server. Basically there are two device for the them harddrive. When I disconnect the hard drive both icon disapear
thanks! It worked well
Bless you. Just build a new pc to replace my trash laptop. My laptop has 28gb of space after windows and was unable to even install installation media for windows. Had 4.3 gb of temp files.
@user-gj8bk3zl1f
3 жыл бұрын
mine also has 28 gb
Brooo thank you Mann you are my heroo
i love it, first suggestion is to install something when you are experiencing an issue where your OS thinks your HD is full... genius. ill just get right to installing this program.... OH WAIT MY HD IS FULL!!!!
fixed ! thanks !
Sir i got a question, I work in a company, every time i connect to our VPN, the drive C: is keeps filling up slowly, and after 3 months Drive C: already full, what could be the possible problem and the solution for this, will appreciate your answer.
My issue ended up being, I had to reformat my 2nd SSD. It was saying I had almost 100GB of used space, despite nothing being on it, and there being no partitions. Was a 20 second fix. :D
@brittleplace6053
6 ай бұрын
how do you do this
Local temp files where the problem thanks my man!
Typing the command gave me error saying ntfs file System
Thank you for this amazing video!! :)
I keep losing space for no reason when i use my computer how can i fix this
I NEED HELP I HAVE DELETED TEMP FILES AND USED WINDOWS DEFENDER BUT NO THREATS FOUND AND ALL THE ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARES COST MONEY
I'm having the problem with an external hard drive. I have 36GB used on a 1TB hard drive and its showing full. Any suggestions please! :)
@MANKANN
2 жыл бұрын
same problem for me bruh i had to instal a new hard drive and just use it
Hi Mike, Great channel! I need help ! After using Disk Drill I uninstalled it from my system on my mac. Not my external drive doesnt show up ? Its like it disappeared.
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
7 ай бұрын
Hi there, Thank you for your question. If your external drive is not showing up after using Disk Drill and uninstalling it on your Mac, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue: Check Disk Utility: Open Disk Utility on your Mac (you can find it in the Applications > Utilities folder). Look for your external drive in the list on the left side. If the drive is there, but not mounted, you can try mounting it by selecting it and clicking the "Mount" button. Restart Your Mac: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues between your Mac and external drives. Use a Different USB Port or Cable: Try connecting your external drive to a different USB port on your Mac. If you're using an external power source for the drive, ensure it's connected and functioning. If possible, try a different USB cable to rule out cable issues.
@mortgagefinancing5558
7 ай бұрын
Hi, Thanks so much for taking the time to respond.Very kind of you. It just happened only after I installed the drive Drill. So it may not be a cable issue. I will try the steps you gave me..thanks so much :)@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
For the disk partition part, I have 4 partitions for 1 disk. I'm unsure whether to delete them or not. This is what my window looks like compared to yours at the video mark 7:10 (Disk 1 Partition 1) (Disk 1 Partition 4) (Disk 1 Partition 5) (Disk 1 Partition 6) DATA (D:) OS (C:)
You've saved me from Formatting my Pc many thanks... Hidden files were eating my Space
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Please don't forget to subscribe to our channel.
My hardwire is just getting more full for some reason and I'm trying everything to fix it
Thanks bro
i cant delete any of the hidden files that came up
What is a windows nfts
Why does technology suck so hard? - I have no viruses, its all clean. - recycle bin is empty - desktop only has a few megabytes of files - no programs besides essentials installed on C drive - no big hidden files - all temporary files deleted - out of 222 GB I have 7... FCKIN SEVEN
@juneutland5067
2 жыл бұрын
Did you figure it out? I have 400 MB out of 117 GB :(
@FatManJackson
2 жыл бұрын
@@juneutland5067 only found one folder of 40 GB after searching through individual folders after HOURS and then decided to just delete the 40 GB and accept this at least. The stupid thing is not all the folders show you exactly how many GB they hold. I sorted all folders by size and still in one of the "smallest" folders there was the 40 GB folder. So I guess it does not count every type of folder and you really have to open EVERYTHING manually which takes a lot of time. Sorry I cant help. But I guess its either tedious searching or just buying a new drive.
@wandrererog3059
2 жыл бұрын
had 606gb this morning turned into 521gb by night
Best video on this problem
My issue was not covered in this video. I found that I had a backup of windows 7 on my storage drive. The file showed 0 bytes but when I deleted it, it suddenly showed 500GB being deleted. That was my issue. I found out that this is a backup created when upgrading to 10 in case it does not work out. Not sure why this is kept after so much time has passed.
@_K_W
2 жыл бұрын
how did you delete it?
@vegadeth
2 жыл бұрын
@@_K_W I honestly don’t remember. Likely highlighted it and hit delete on the keyboard…or right click and delete
@kiovo-5393
Жыл бұрын
no how do u find the file
@Tdp4man123
Жыл бұрын
what the heck? what's the file called?
When I right click it, it just says "help"
My ssd say its empty but when I try to install a steam game it says I have 0 bytes left
I have Asus Intel i3 and W10. My hard drive is solid state one 225GB. My information is about 90Gb. 2 weeks ago it began constantly to increase its volume so that I had to reset Windows. At the beginning all Ghost Gb went away but then it started to increase once again. I already scanned with Kaspersky but it doesn't detect anything. I already tried all these steps except for the partitioning one
@stealthzz3982
3 жыл бұрын
file history?????
@harshitas1207
3 жыл бұрын
I have Asus and I'm facing the same problem.Did you find a way to fix it ?
@hadeelsmadi1784
3 жыл бұрын
i have asus intel i5 and am having the same problem i have lots of problems due to the brand itself i suppose
@stealthzz3982
3 жыл бұрын
@@hadeelsmadi1784 nothing wrong with asus you just dont know anything about computers, its called file history its a windows backup lookup videos on how to delete it
Thanks
How can I install an antivirus if the disk is full ?😢
Hi, is there a good antivirus software you reccomend?
@Oliver-kv2mm
Жыл бұрын
I use ESET.
i need to solve this on my macbook, can someone help please?
thank ypu for this video .
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support to Recoverit.
None of these solved my problem, I found out it was a windowsapp folder which I had no access to view so it didn't show up in any storage calculations.
My pc show hrd drive is full but i have enough space..how 2 fix 😭😭😭
your the best thank u
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Please subscribe our channel.
I have windows 10 pro installed on 128 GB ssd there is no data or software in it but the drive full there is around 70 GB free space now it's only 9 GB I tried all the method but didn't work
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
11 ай бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your question! Check if hibernation is enabled, Windows creates a hibernation file which can be quite large. You can disable hibernation to recover this space. Open a Command Prompt as administrator and type: powercfg /h off. Use tools like WinDirStat or TreeSize to visualize the usage of disk space. These tools can help you identify large files or folders that might be taking up space. If none of these work try run a disk check to ensure there are no errors on your SSD. Open Command Prompt as administrator and type: chkdsk /f.
Thank you 🌹💯💯💯
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad to help you.
the recycle bin worked thx playa i thought it was a virus im just downloading some games and then this happened
i cleaned 20 gigs but it go down to 5 gig and nothing to delete ;-;
just asking first bought the laptop but my locasl disc already have data in it why this happen
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
10 ай бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your question! It's likely due to an oversight during the initial setup, especially if it's a used or refurbished device. This could be the result of a previous owner not properly wiping the data or a mix-up at the store. Double-check for multiple partitions or consider cloud sync services that might be populating your disk with data from the cloud. Additionally, some laptops come with pre-installed software or sample files, which could explain the data you're seeing. To resolve the issue, you may need to perform a factory reset or contact the seller or laptop manufacturer for assistance.
I'm screwed none of them works on my laptop 😭
Need your HELP PLEASE !! UGLEY PLEASE .. SO I OPENED THE PREFETCH FOLDER AS YOU SUGGESTED AND IT SAID I NEVER HAD ACCESS AT FIRST GOT IN AND SELECTED ALL FILES AND WHEN I CLICKED TO DELETE THEM A FEW WOULDN'T DELETE AND I GOT AN ERROR SAYING THIS ACTION CAN'T BE COMPLETED BECAUSE THE FILE IS OPEN IN WINDOWS AUDIO END POINT BUILDER" AND IT SAID THAT FOR A FEW OF THEM AND SOME FILES WHERE COMING BACK AS THE POP UP ERROR SHOWED ON SCREEN WITH THE MESSAGE I'VE JUST BEEN GIVEN THIS LAPTOP AND IT HAD A factory reset before I signed in to it.. I've opened one of the files that wouldn't delete in notes, and it was a load of code. Please help me out. I'm so stuck thank you
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your question! It seems that some files in the Prefetch folder cannot be deleted because they are being used by the Windows Audio Endpoint Builder process, which is essential for your system. You can try restarting your computer to close all running processes, including the Windows Audio Endpoint Builder, and then attempting to delete the files again. Alternatively, you can boot your computer into Safe Mode to prevent the process from running. If neither of these methods works, you can use third-party tools such as Unlocker or Process Explorer to force the deletion of the files. However, be cautious when using these tools, as they may damage your system if used incorrectly. It is worth noting that deleting the files in the Prefetch folder will not harm your system, but it may slightly slow down the launch times of frequently used applications until new files are generated.
thank you so much haha it was my recycling bin smh
Helpful
I discovered my problem was my GPU decided to record many many hours of my sister playing toontown rewritten without my knowledge and there were ~400gb of video files just sitting there
ik its a virus but idk how to delete it
Why can't I delete volume but just reduce ? 7:12
I tried method 6 and it came back with an error: "Access Denied as you do not have sufficient privileges or the disk may be locked by another process." Ah good old 'PC master race!' PS. I actually have no idea wtf it's talking about so I guess I'm stuck with a full drive that has nothing on it. Unless if I get a reply from the video creator...which is highly unlikely.
@himanshumedhekar6199
2 жыл бұрын
did you right clicked on cmd and run as administrator. Running as administrator won't give you this error
@pincushionjolt6054
Жыл бұрын
It should've given you an option to scan and repair the drive the next time the pc restarts. That's what it did for me when my predator laptop had an issue with storage stuff
i reseted my pc and its still the same btw i tried every step and nothing i have 500 gb
This works!!!!!!!!
Download and install spaces sniffer software and it would let you know the large size files....that it can be hidden in your computer. But before removing any files just do a research about the file before deleting, you might delete an important files. This method works for me.........
I tried every option and none of them worked :(
I have this problem, when i delete a file it increases instead of decrease, it was 187 gb free of 430 gb, after i delete temporary files from perfecht and &temp& it's now 211 gb free of 430 gb, pls help guys, my pc is new and why is ut doing this
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
6 ай бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your question! When you delete files from your drive the disc space will increase meaning you have more space on your drive as its gone from only have 187gb free to having 211gb free.
How can I install an anti virus scan when the base issue is I can’t download anything?
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
2 ай бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your question! You should have an anti virus software pre installed on your computer most likely called windows defender I would try running that.
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MANY thanks my sir, hope yall have a great day, and i hope that you're walking with Jesus in all you do! 🙏✌
Please help me sir I was installing a game and somehow installation stopped and there was no folder of it and space is decreased how can I get back mt drive space?
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
9 ай бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your question! First check the Recycle Bin for any deleted game files that might have been moved there. Next, use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool in Windows to remove temporary files and free up space. Additionally, search for hidden files or folders related to the game in File Explorer, enable the display of hidden items, and delete them if found. You can also consider using third-party disk cleanup tools like CCleaner. Check temporary folders for game files, and if you come across any, delete them. Lastly, try restarting your computer to release locked files.
@sribalajimart2946
9 ай бұрын
@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware I had done this steps and now I found there is paging file and we can't delete that btw thank you your reply ❤️ and I'm taking screenshot of this reply for future purpose thank you again ❤️
i tried method 5 and now my pc wont boot 😭
I tried these and I lost 7 gb and it never went back up
You made me fully delete my disk F?!?! i clicked delete volume and it fully deleted my disk??????
Unfortunately none of this worked, still unsure why my drive is full
i will delete large files from my c drive. it will free up like 1 gb 10 seconds later it says 0 gb free its wild i got like a crazy virus or something
How am i gonna download the virus check thing if my computer is full! Like wtf wont even let me search google or anything bc of it
@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
8 ай бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you cant delete any files to make space for antivirus software try booting into safe Mode with your preinstalled antivirus software and try run it. If internet access remains restricted, download the antivirus software onto a USB drive or external device from another computer and try run it from the usb.Consider using a bootable antivirus rescue disk created on another device or seek professional help if the problem persists. If all else fails you might need to perfrom a factory reset on your computer by make sure to back up all your essential data before hand as a factory reset will erase all data on your computer.
mine shows 5 GB free of 117 GB for C and D is 1 TB, WTF !!! did someone switch the 2? or does C:/ is not showing true storage cpacity?
@slyking214
2 жыл бұрын
All drives don't show the true storage capacity and can be off by 10%, this is because the only way to get an accurate report on storage is to do a full scan which can take over an hour to do.