upgrading to 64 bits filled HDD

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by potjevleesch, Aug 21, 2010.

  1. potjevleesch

    potjevleesch MDL Addicted

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    it's probably a noob's question, pls don't blame me ;)
    I upgraded from Home P 34 bits to Home P 64 bits, reinstalled exactly the same progs, put all windows options as before... my OS partition got 8 gigs fatter even after deletion of *.old folders and files o_O
    any explanation for this ?
    thks in advance
     
  2. jabberwocky

    jabberwocky MDL Member

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    turn off system restore ,restart then turn it on again .do a cleanup then defrag and look again.
    not forgetting , 64 bit takes up several GB more than 32bit anyway.
     
  3. calatheamartinez

    calatheamartinez MDL Novice

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    Yes I agree with you but remember that you restore it then may be your latest installed application will be removed and there is not any option to save so you must take this risk.
     
  4. potjevleesch

    potjevleesch MDL Addicted

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    I've done as u said, same hdd occupation...
     
  5. potjevleesch

    potjevleesch MDL Addicted

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    thxs, went to your url: no such prog here C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe as mentionned
     
  6. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    #7 timesurfer, Aug 22, 2010
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    lol...type disk cleanup in start menu search box
     
  7. potjevleesch

    potjevleesch MDL Addicted

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    thks
    tried your tip but search box answer is "no such element found" (translated from french)...