How to map how my memory is being used

Discussion in 'Software' started by stewartb, Sep 7, 2011.

  1. stewartb

    stewartb Private E-2

    I am trying to reduce the amount of memory I am using. I have a hard drive of 80 gb, is there a way to see on a single screen where the memory is being used so I can review what's there and what to delete?

    Thanks

    Stewart
     
  2. usafveteran

    usafveteran MajorGeek

    First, let's clarify some terminology. You're using "memory" when you mean disk space. Memory, or RAM (Random Access Memory) is the temporary memory that is loaded when you start your computer and that loses all content when the computer is powered off. Disk space on your hard drive is permanent storage for files and programs, and I interpret your question to really be about disk space, not memory.

    One tool you could use to obtain some analysis of your disk space is Glary Utilities: http://majorgeeks.com/Glary_Utilities_d5870.html.

    Since Glary Utilities provides much more than disk space analysis, here's another utility which is primarily designed for hard drive space analysis: http://majorgeeks.com/SpaceSniffer_d6081.html
     
  3. mcsmc

    mcsmc MajorGeek

  4. stewartb

    stewartb Private E-2

    Thanks the Tree software is just what I was looking for.
    Could someone tell me are the figures 20.7 GB for windows including 13.7 GB for winsxs ballpark reasonable.

    Thanks
     
  5. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    winsxs explained
    http://www.ghacks.net/2010/07/24/the-winsxs-folder-explained/
    If you remember nothing else, please remember this:
    If you want to do some paring down, run CCleaner and let it remove old log files and old temporary downloads.
    http://majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Slim_d4191.html

    Check under IE, Windows Explorer and System. I never select anything under Advanced because I don't know exactly what I'd remove.
     
  6. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    Another vote for TreeSize Free. :cool :major
    See thumbnail for my example of winsxs.

    Bazza

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