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Jiblin
Jun 03, 2026Copper Contributor
OneDrive Taking up space on C: even when nothing is being kept on device.
Recently got a new device and had all my files on the previous device synced to my OneDrive. The C drive has about 120 GB of my data (including OS) but when I check my Disk space, I only have 5GB rem...
Craig Long
Jun 05, 2026Tin Contributor
Try going into the OneDrive Settings > Sync and Backup > Advanced Settings > Free up disk space.
Keep your files freed up by going to Windows Start > type Storage Sense. Turn on Storage Sense, then tap it to open the Storage Sense settings. Scroll down and set when you want files to become cloud files once again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKbOxn4E0A
nettiegurl1
Aug 11, 2026Copper Contributor
I"m having the same issue. Removed OneDrive ages ago, cos it was auto-backing files to oblivion, using tons of space. Looked into the Storage Sense and it's fairly locked in its own system. No modifications allowed. Not pleased when it's showing 550G of used space 😡