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Windows Vista What is the size of Vista OS

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by Ann, 2008/09/21.

  1. 2008/09/21
    Ann

    Ann Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I am worried about the size of my hubby's laptop's C:\ (38 Gigs). He does NOT have a lot of software installed. I have not kept track of how big it was when purchased. Just curious, how large is VISTA?
     
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    mattman

    mattman Inactive Alumni

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    Open Computer, in the left pane right-click on folders, select Properties and it will show you the size.

    My Windows folder is over 10GB. Check the Program Files folder. I installed a game the other day and it used 2GB. Check the Users folder and under the user, check the Documents folder and Desktop.

    That will give you a good idea of where the space has gone.

    Matt
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    My Windows folder is 16.5GB.
     
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  5. 2008/09/22
    Arie

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    The size of C:\Windows is 15.2GB (32-bit), and my 64-bit clocks in @ 20.2GB. Both Ultimate SP1.

    Did you ever run Disk Cleanup?
     
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  6. 2008/09/22
    Ann

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    Thanks to all for your input. I am printing out this thread and will check on laptop ASAP. Sometimes, I can't pry it out of my hubby's hands. LOL!

    Arie - I have not used Disk Cleanup ever, either on my desktop or the laptop. I do use CCleaner. Where does Vista store the temp files?
     
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  7. 2008/09/23
    Arie

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    Type %temp% in Vista's Start Search menu & hit Enter.

    Disk Cleanup takes care of those too.
     
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