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    Default Freeing up some space on the ole' SSD

    Ok guys,
    I want to free up as much space as possible and I was surprised when I saw I haven't done anything about pagefile...
    So should I delete it or move it to an external HDD?

    And what is system volume information?
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    Check the thread directly below yours in this forum
    http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread....being-eaten-up

    System Volume Information is where System Restore stores its data. Check (and reduce) the amount of space used by system restore

    I have my pagefile set 1gb-2gb with only 4gb ram... never had an issue.
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    Set it to 400mb to 2gb (like suggesting in link)
    Don't think that should be a problem?
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    Assuming you have 4gb+ you should be fine
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    Why not just not have a page file on the SSD and just move it to a HDD?
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    Ok so deleted all the system restore stuff, and my storage space didn't change.
    And my windows file bumped up to 25gb?
    Has it moved or something?

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    Why not just not have a page file on the SSD and just move it to a HDD?
    I asked that
    This is fine for me anyway
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    storrage.jpg
    Heres a pic of windows.
    Using that program spaceboy mentioned
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    winsxs is "special" and lies about the amount of space it's using... not much you can do about that folder afaik - and I have looked quite thoroughly
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    Why is people saying 20gb is alot for windows?
    Mine is 25gb?

    Ah I'll not be picky, this will do for now
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    My windows is 16gb
    6.5 winsxs
    3.7 system32
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    I have my pagefile set to 400mb-1024gb, system restore off, set my temp files and users folder to goto HDD and have any spacious apps plus games installed on my a seperate HDD.

    On my c:\ drive windows is reporting as being 20.7gb and i have 2gb or so used for Program files and Program files (x86) so In my computer then it says out of 55.7gb i have 32.5gb free.

    *Edit* also remember to clear recycle bin as i got upto 34.4gb from 32.5gb after realizing i had some files still in the recycle bin.
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    Remember that DELETE doesn't actually delete until you empty the bin...... !
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    I turn the page file off completely, turn hibernate off, turn off System restore, after ALL that i got a fresh windows installation down to 8GB. Windows updates bump that up to 11GB. WHY U ALL GOT BIG INSTALLATIONS !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spaceboy View Post
    My windows is 16gb
    6.5 winsxs
    3.7 system32
    1.4 assembly
    1.3 sysWOW64
    I had "installer" that was taking up 4gb.
    Mine is the same as this but my winsxs is 11gb so all in it's 21gb
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dillon View Post
    I had "installer" that was taking up 4gb.
    Mine is the same as this but my winsxs is 11gb so all in it's 21gb

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