Finding hidden temp files

[momoffduty]

Here is the SpaceMonger screen shot. What am I looking at?

[momoffduty]

After googling Windows Log CBS, it seems this is an issue. The folder is 16.9 GB and half created after March 2017. How do I handle these logs? Delete?

[Chris B]

It's not something I've come across before. As always - ensure you have a backup before making changes. This link here seems to give a procedure for fixing it.

http://www.computerworld.com/article/31 ... drive.html

[momoffduty]

Thanks for the link Chris. I will think on this a bit before I delete anything.

[momoffduty]

I have a tech coming over tomorrow to look at the situation. Hopefully he can get me through Aug. I have a project I promised someone and a bunch of photos to edit for a family member. I am now down to 15G of free space. After I deliver my projects, I am going to get a larger SSD. This one is past the 3 year warranty.

[sidd finch]

Mom I hope your tech resolves the issues for you. I would be interested in what their conclusion was regarding the drive. Also the price of SSD drives keeps going down so happy hunting.

Sidd

[Gerlinde]

Cheryl could you check if your folders for Documents, Pictures, Video, Music etc. are on your C: drive. Windows creates those folders by default on C: , but it is possible to move them to a different drive. It's a pain in the neck to do, but necessary if you have a SSD.

[momoffduty]

Sidd, thanks. I will start a new thread when I am ready for a new SSD.

Gerlinde, good thought. My Documents is routed to my media drive. I did double check a few folders, music a few Mb, videos empty, downloads empty that are on my C drive. I keep my Downloads folder on my D drive tidy saving things to the appropriate folders.

[momoffduty]

Gerlinde, this is how my tech moved My Documents to the other drive:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/win ... b3a8b8ff44

[Gerlinde]

That's one way to do it. You can also right click the folder to get to Properties, if you see a Location Tab on the top you get the option to move the folder to a location of your choice. Windows 10 is better in that regard, it gives you a choice where you want you folder to be during setup.

[momoffduty]

Happy to report that I have now 138 GB free space. The cbs persist files generated was due to a failed Windows update sometime ago. Besides generating those large files there were other files generated in one of the temp folders. Turned off hibernation too. Had a few sketchy files that were deleted. System cleaned. I will keep an eye out on the free space and if the cbs persist files start generating.

[Chuck Engels]

YIPPEE

[karri]

Congrats Cheryl! 138 GB, that must feel great!

Also, I'm looking forward to your new SSD thread

[momoffduty]

Congrats Cheryl! 138 GB, that must feel great!

Also, I'm looking forward to your new SSD thread

Thanks karri, the 138 GB free is freeing. Things are running a lot smoother especially in Photoshop. I think I will hold off on the new SSD. It is past the 3 year warranty so may push it another year.