How to find out what is filling up my server/workstation hard drive

Applicable Product:

  • OrgPublisher + Windows

Applicable Release:

  • Windows 10, 11
  • Server 2016, 2019


Summary:

When you need to check on which folder(s) is/are filling up the hard drive
 
 
  
Keywords: troubleshooting, hard drive full

  1. Click on the Windows Start button and start typing "Settings" and then select the Settings app:
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  2. Then click on "System"
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  3. Next, click on "Storage"
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  4. Click on the drive that you want to check:
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  5. This will show you how much space each item is using:
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  6. Click the one on which you want to check - if the item traces back to a folder, it will then open the folder for you.  Otherwise, it will offer the appropriate actions you can take for the item.  For example, if you click on "Temporary files", it will offer temporary files choices that you can check and then click on the "Remove" button:
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Created : Alvin Ee
Reviewed: Melanie Culp 06/08/2023

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