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Microsoft fixes storage-hogging Windows 11 folder

Microsoft has addressed a Windows 11 bug that caused a specific folder to consume up to 500GB of disk space.

By · Published July 10, 2026  08:51 UTC · Updated July 10, 2026  18:31 UTC

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How much storage could the bug consume?

According to ZDNET and ExtremeTech, the bug could potentially waste 500GB of storage.

Was the storage bloat an intentional feature?

The Register reports that the bloat was due to a bug and not by design.

Which operating system is affected?

The reported issue affects Windows 11.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Microsoft has addressed a Windows 11 bug that caused a specific folder to consume up to 500GB of disk space.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The issue involved a ghost file that grew automatically, potentially consuming 500GB of a user's storage capacity. Coverage from ZDNET, The Register, and Gizmodo emphasizes that this storage drain was the result of a bug rather than a design choice.

ExtremeTech and HotHardware urged users to check their drives to determine if their systems were affected by the issue. Users are advised to check their disk space to see if the storage-hogging folder is present on their devices.

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