Windows 7 64 Bit = 40GB???

[idjlee96]

I recently built my first build and installed Windows 7 Premium 64Bit into a 64GB ssd.

With the way windows shortens drives, it was shown as a 60GB drive.

After installing OS, I see that it has taken 40 GB of space.

I just want to know why exactly it is like that?

 

[idjlee96]

is it normal for windows 7 to be this big prior to doing all the things above?

 

[Supermuncher85]

RetiredChief had some good tips for them in this post http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/1813-63-tomshardware

 

[idjlee96]

I'll definitely save that link for later.

From what I have heard, it should be 20GB when first installed. Mine was 40.
Is it possible I could've doubled the data or made an mistake and how would I go about doing a FULL clean format and reinstalling windows 7?

 

[idjlee96]

HAHA I must be REALLY tired. Turns out the whole time it was 40GB FREE not used. Sincere apologies everyone and thanks again.

 

[idjlee96]

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