Microsoft fixes storage-hogging Windows 11 folder
Windows 11 users are discovering a 'ghost file' that can secretly consume up to 500GB of disk space.
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The brief
A specific folder in Windows 11 has been identified as a storage-hogging issue that can grow automatically and swallow significant portions of a user's disk space. Coverage from ExtremeTech, Gizmodo, HotHardware, and Korben emphasizes the need for users to check their drives immediately.
ExtremeTech reports that the wasted storage could potentially reach 500GB. Users are encouraged to verify if their systems are affected by this issue to reclaim lost disk space.
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Quick answers
How much storage can be affected?
According to ExtremeTech, Windows might be wasting as much as 500GB of storage.
Which operating system is impacted?
The reports specifically identify Windows 11.
What is causing the storage loss?
Korben describes the cause as a 'ghost file' that grows on its own.
Coverage (4)
- Windows Might Be Wasting 500GB of Your Storage. Here's How to Check extremetech.com · 11h ago
- Check Your Drive Now HotHardware · 11h ago
- Here’s How to Check If Windows 11 Is Secretly Gobbling Up Your Disk Space Gizmodo · 11h ago
- This Windows 11 ghost file grows on its own and swallows your entire disk Korben · 11h ago
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