Reformatting Laptop, & Missing Data

Hey,

I'm wondering where my missing data goes? I have a Samsung Ultrabook 90GB SSD, and can only account for 30-35GB. It just seems over the years,it's empty/misc data.

Can I run a program to clean it up?
If i format, how to i get Windows 7 on here again? It's been 5+ years+, and was pre-loaded.

Thanks

Comments

  • You sure you are checking for hidden files? Backup particians? Over-provisioning?

  • +1

    Run WinDirStat on your ssd to figure out where all the space has gone, which directories are using up all the space

  • I went folder by folder, and i'm missing 35GB.

    I free up space, and after a few months it disappeared. I dont download anything onto my SSD, as I use an external HD for downloads. I have basically nothing installed on here, so I think after 5-8 years it's just consumed space? My old Android phone did this, but I can't even find the files which add the missing 35GB.

    I don't know, maybe time for a format. I'm just not sure how to reinstall Windows 7? :|

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