Acronis 2013 & C Drive space loss.

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Forum Members,
Two questions will much appreciate feedback and opinions. Running W 7 64 bit and using Acronis Family Pack True Image 2013 any reason to upgrade or update this app? Also I have been noticing that I am slowly seeing a incremental loss of space on C Drive small but still happening and have not added any programs or apps Why?
Thank you very much.
Phil.

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Applying patches will gradually use space. Have you run disk cleanup to cleanup system files?

Joe

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Thank you both for your responses. yes I run disc cleanup regularly and have cleaned up system restore points This is like 1 or 2 GB’s every few days.

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I use Acronis 2014 and have no issues with data loss caused by Acronis.

Fire up TreeSize free to see where all the space has gone.

cheers, Paul

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Thank you Sir I know nothing about that but will give it a try. I don’t believe that it has anything to do with Acronis I was just referring to it in regards to that once you have it you never have to buy that type of Product again unless of course you become unhappy with it or find something else you like better, thanks.
Phil

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There are a few hidden space robbers, in Windows. One of those is the Windows search index, windows.edb file, which can “run amok” and grow beyond reason.
In any case, it’s always best to find out what is taking your space. For that purpose, I quite like SpaceSniffer. It’s intuitive and easy to use.

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Thanks Rui I will definitely check that out.
Phil.

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Your correct I have the same disease. I use CCleaner also,I am only concerned because a couple of months ago something was wrong and it got filled up on me and I had to have a tech guy come in and clean out something that was causing it and I don’t remember what it was or how to do I do remember it was in Program files (86) but that”s it so I was hoping to get some info from the Forum so I could get a jump on it if it was starting to happen again thanks for your advice no snake oil for me thank you.
Phil.

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CowBoyPhil, I’ve been using Acronis Family Pack True Image 2013, 2014, 2015 & now I’m diddling with 2016.
I’ve upgraded because I also upgraded some but not all of the computer hard-ware. If you’re not upgrading the hard-drive and/or the mobo/HD-controller, there is no need to upgrade your Acronis TI.
I now also use Macrium Reflect Pro [the pay-for provides EZer making of the WinPE/Macrium DVD].
By the way, I also use Resplendence’s Undelux. Undelux has shown me the incredible amount of constant cycles of delete, copy, delete, copy, delete, copy goings on within Windows OS prime, and within the numerous 3rd party programs and utilities. Hence, the differences of your free/available space.

"Take care of thy backups and thy restores shall take care of thee." Ben Franklin, revisted

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Forum Members,
Two questions will much appreciate feedback and opinions. Running W 7 64 bit and using Acronis Family Pack True Image 2013 any reason to upgrade or update this app? Also I have been noticing that I am slowly seeing a incremental loss of space on C Drive small but still happening and have not added any programs or apps Why?
Thank you very much.
Phil.

I have the 2015 version, I believe the option to install to new hardware was added in that edition. The s/w to do that needs to be downloaded separately from TI and used to create a boot disk to which you add new drivers for the new h/w. I have not used it nor yet d/l the s/w.
:cheers:

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Just because you don't know where you are going doesn't mean any road will get you there.

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Thanks for that info wavy. At this point I am most concerned about the loss of space on C lost 3 GB just overnight.
Phil.

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Thanks for that info wavy. At this point I am most concerned about the loss of space on C lost 3 GB just overnight.
Phil.

You need to use one the apps mentioned in this thread, Phil, and check what is taking that space. It seems the high priority thing to do.

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Thanks Rui.

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Help!!! I have been watching space disappear fro c drive for a month now and am now down to 27.7 GB I have done all the things advised as to cleaning restore points and the rest I need some good advice and info please thank you Phil.

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Have you used one of the space use viewers – posts #5 & #8?
Can you post a screen shot of space used?

cheers, Paul

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Paul Thank you for your time and trouble unfortunately I don’t have the knowledge or experience to do any of those 3 options sure wish I did, thanks Phil

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Installing and running TreeSize is easy. It then lists directories in size order and clicking on a directory allows you to expand it to see what is the space hog.
To scan a disk select Scan from the menu.
Select Run as admin if it asks.

cheers, Paul

Screen shot of my C:.
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Thanks Paul what’s easy for you is not necessarily so for someone else. Evidently I have another problem I am not receiving your responses as email to me and having to check into the Forum to see if I am getting a response from anyone. Phil.

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Fortunately for me Paul I finally did receive your 2 responses by email in case anyone else is paying attention thanks again, Phil.

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CowboyPhil, does your Windows periodically, on a schedule, and/or during Windows Updates, create System Restore Points? Those SRPs can add up — and they are not that easily “seen” by explorer.exe.

"Take care of thy backups and thy restores shall take care of thee." Ben Franklin, revisted

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Roland Thank you for your input but no and all of that has been cleaned Phil.

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Just to say this was caused by 150 GB of CBS log files. Space sniffer showed it and deleting the logs restored all the lost disk space.

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