System Reserved Storage and Temp Files/Folders

atinfo · Aug 21, 2022

Hi forum,

I have removed all temp files/folders manually (by going to "temp" and "%temp%" folders and removing all files and folders). And with the help of "Disk CleanUp", but "Storage" shows about 900MB temp files/folders (no. 2 in SS below).

I have disabled RS (=Reserved Storage), but it shows 24GB RS in "System & reserved" (no. 3).
My Virtual Memory setting is set to "System managed size" (has 1856 MB allocated). Hibernation is off, and Swap file is 16 MB.

Why does it show the 898 MB in temp files/folders? Despite disabling RS, the Settings shows 24GB RS!

glasskuter · Aug 21, 2022

In SS #2, if you click the arrow to the right of 'temporary' files, it tells you what is using the space.

BrianInEngland · Aug 22, 2022

I have a similar issue, 284MB of 'Temporary files' that won't delete. The Storage setting doesn't even show them.

glasskuter · Aug 22, 2022

I'm on release version.

zbook · Aug 22, 2022

Failure to delete all files may be related to the NTFS file system, hard links, junctions, etc.

Correct disk space problems on NTFS volumes - Windows Server

Describes how to locate and correct disk space problems on NTFS volumes.

docs.microsoft.com

NTFS Hard Links, Junctions and Symbolic Links

Hard links, junction points and symbolic links are linking processes used by Windows to associate other files, directories or volumes.

www.2brightsparks.com

Can't delete files on NTFS file system - Windows Server

Describes why you can't delete a file or folder on an NTS file system volume. Provides resolutions for each of the possible causes.

docs.microsoft.com

Hard links and junctions - Win32 apps

Provides an overview of hard links and junctions.

docs.microsoft.com

If you find a better link that explains the failure to delete all files please post a link into this thread.

Fabler2 · Aug 22, 2022

BrianInEngland said:
I have a similar issue, 284MB of 'Temporary files' that won't delete. The Storage setting doesn't even show them.

There's an old program called Uncleaner you might want to check out,

Download UnCleaner - MajorGeeks

UnCleaner is a solution to get rid of all unnecessary files and folders stored on your computer, doing to slow down and crashes....

www.majorgeeks.com

Selecting 'Last File Report' lists the temp files. Double clicking on a file takes you to the location. Although it's showing Bad it isn't really as most of those temp files pertain to Edge. Running 'clean' with browser closed is best.

atinfo · Aug 22, 2022

glasskuter said:
In SS #2, if you click the arrow to the right of 'temporary' files, it tells you what is using the space.

Thanks. You missed #1. That's the result of pressing the arrow! Do you know what is the "Update"? Is that Win update files size? After every CU I do WU Cleanup.

My main problem is RS. I have disabled it, but it shows 24 GB of Reserved Storage space! I know disabling the RS just reduces the size of it and doesn't disable it completely (The C drive is 70 GB).

Fabler2 · Aug 22, 2022

atinfo said:
Thanks. You missed #1. That's the result of pressing the arrow! Do you know what is the "Update"? Is that Win update files size? After every CU I do WU Cleanup.

My main problem is RS. I have disabled it, but it shows 24 GB of Reserved Storage space! I know disabling the RS just reduces the size of it and doesn't disable it completely (The C drive is 70 GB).

It doesn't show 24 GB of RS but shows (near enough) system files and virtual memory. I don't know if windows compensates if you disable RS and adds space to the system files though. My system files plus RS plus virtual memory adds up to 27.02 GB.

atinfo · Aug 22, 2022

Fabler2 said:
It doesn't show 24 GB of RS but shows (near enough) system files and virtual memory.

AFAIK Windows dedicates a relative amount of C drive to RS (based on your drive and its free space). I think Windows includes VM (Virtual Memory) into RS size calculation.

Fabler2 said:
I don't know if windows compensates if you disable RS and adds space to the system files though.

I have no "Reserved files" there. But I had fewer System files (less size) before (17 to 18 GB). The C drive is adding up sizes!

1- Virus infection check = Passed
2- Disk Cleanup = Passed
3- Temp file/folders deletion = Passed
4- Hibernation = Off
5- VM size = Set automatically (2 GB)
6- Desktop files/folders size = 11 MB
7- User profile folder size = 3.5 GB

Fabler2 · Aug 22, 2022

atinfo said:
AFAIK Windows dedicates a relative amount of C drive to RS (based on your drive and its free space). I think Windows includes VM (Virtual Memory) into RS size calculation.

I have no "Reserved files" there. But I had fewer System files (less size) before (17 to 18 GB). The C drive is adding up sizes!

1- Virus infection check = Passed
2- Disk Cleanup = Passed
3- Temp file/folders deletion = Passed
4- Hibernation = Off
5- VM size = Set automatically (2 GB)
6- Desktop files/folders size = 11 MB
7- User profile folder size = 3.5 GB

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That's what I mean, windows, most probably, has added reserved storage space to the system.

atinfo · Aug 22, 2022

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