Windows says I have a lot less space than I should

[spc1357]

Hey guys,

Probably a really stupid question here, but I have to ask. I went to update Windows this morning and they hit me with the "you need more space for the install" and I look in my (brand new) SSD, and it's showing i have 188 gigs used in the games category.

But then I click on that and the biggest program I have is 2.14 gb??? Sorted by size, the next biggest one is 400 mb. I don't understand. After the top 10, they drop below 100 mb each, and there isn't more than 100 items there. How the hell is that 188 gb? Please help.

 

[popatim]

Windows by default doesn't list many things in its usage/free space, such as hidden files.

Run WinDirStat and post a link to a screenshot of it for us please.

 

[USAFRet]

That function within Windows Settings is wildly inaccurate and incomplete.

Install either WinDirStat or WizTree
Run as Administrator, selecting only the drive in question.

Post a screencap here.

 

[spc1357]

That function within Windows Settings is wildly inaccurate and incomplete.

Install either WinDirStat or WizTree
Run as Administrator, selecting only the drive in question.

Post a screencap here.

It's listing Forza MS 6 and Halo 5 as there(although according to the Windows store they are uninstalled) and an apollo game, which I'm assuming is MS 7, which I double checked and it is installed on my other drive. If it is Motorsport 7, I'm not sure why it's being listed as under that drive, because settings says it is on my H drive?

 

[effable]

There's the answer. Those windows games are taking up the space. Try navigating into the drive thru file explorer and locate them in program files > delete

 

[spc1357]

There's the answer. Those windows games are taking up the space. Try navigating into the drive thru file explorer and locate them in program files > delete

Was a bit of a pain(had to get access to WindowsApps) but I've got 155 free now. Thanks for your help everyone!