Microsoft fixes storage-hogging Windows 11 folder
Microsoft has released a fix for a Windows 11 folder issue that caused files to grow and consume significant disk space.
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The brief
Microsoft has addressed a problem involving a Windows 11 folder that was consuming excessive storage. Reports described the issue as a ghost file that grew automatically and could potentially swallow an entire disk.
Coverage from The Verge, Gizmodo, HotHardware, and Korben emphasizes the impact on disk space and provides guidance on how users can check if their systems were affected by the storage-hogging files. Users are encouraged to check their drives to verify their storage status following the fix provided by Microsoft.
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Quick answers
What was the issue with Windows 11?
A specific folder contained a file that grew on its own, consuming excessive disk space.
Has the problem been resolved?
According to The Verge, Microsoft has fixed the storage-hogging folder.
How can users tell if they are affected?
Coverage from Gizmodo and HotHardware suggests users check their drives to see if disk space is being consumed.
Coverage (5)
- Windows Might Be Wasting 500GB of Your Storage. Here's How to Check extremetech.com · 6h ago
- Check Your Drive Now HotHardware · 6h ago
- Here’s How to Check If Windows 11 Is Secretly Gobbling Up Your Disk Space Gizmodo · 6h ago
- This Windows 11 ghost file grows on its own and swallows your entire disk Korben · 6h ago
- Microsoft fixes storage-hogging Windows 11 folder The Verge · 6h ago broke it first
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