System Reserved Storage and Temp Files/Folders


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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!

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

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

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  • System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.9168
Failure to delete all files may be related to the NTFS file system, hard links, junctions, etc.

docs.microsoft.com

Correct disk space problems on NTFS volumes - Windows Server

Describes how to locate and correct disk space problems on NTFS volumes.
docs.microsoft.com
www.2brightsparks.com

NTFS Hard Links, Junctions & Symbolic Links: Full Guide for Windows

Discover how NTFS hard links, junctions, and symbolic links improve file management in Windows. Includes differences, examples, and real-world uses.
www.2brightsparks.com
docs.microsoft.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
docs.microsoft.com

Hard Links and Junctions - Win32 apps

Provides an overview of hard links and junctions. Learn how to create and manage hard links and junctions in the NTFS file system.
docs.microsoft.com



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

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BrianInEngland said:
I have a similar issue, 284MB of 'Temporary files' that won't delete. The Storage setting doesn't even show them.
Click to expand...
There's an old program called Uncleaner you might want to check out,

www.majorgeeks.com

Download UnCleaner 1.7 - 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

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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.
 

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

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Fabler2 said:
It doesn't show 24 GB of RS but shows (near enough) system files and virtual memory.
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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.
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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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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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Click to expand...
That's what I mean, windows, most probably, has added reserved storage space to the system.
 

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Windows … :woozy:
 

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