Help wanted: just changed power supply/ad RAM: 15 GB of SSD storage are gone ! ???

lightbox · 04-24-2017, 02:50 PM

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**pres589** · 04-24-2017, 03:11 PM

It doesn't matter if you have Windows 7; MS has been pushing updates to move people to Windows 10. Ref: Microsoft starts downloading Windows 10 automatically through Windows Update | Technology | The Guardian

**jpzk** · 04-24-2017, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by pres589

It doesn't matter if you have Windows 7; MS has been pushing updates to move people to Windows 10. Ref: Microsoft starts downloading Windows 10 automatically through Windows Update | Technology | The Guardian

I took care of that a while ago.
It (Windows) has no longer pushed the update to Win10 ... happy camper here!

referring to: GWX Control Panel.

Not a Number · 04-24-2017, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by pres589

It doesn't matter if you have Windows 7; MS has been pushing updates to move people to Windows 10. Ref: Microsoft starts downloading Windows 10 automatically through Windows Update | Technology | The Guardian

That article is over one year old. Microsoft stopped the update nags and auto updates when the free update to Windows 10 ended July 29, 2016.

**pres589** · 04-24-2017, 04:05 PM

Not, I still find, now and then, MS pushing Win10 "updates" under the Optional in Win7 60 here at home. I also downloaded free "update" install .iso from MS this past weekend, so, no that hasn't stopped.

jpzk, if you've got GWX Control Panel, you're covered.

Dipsoid · 04-24-2017, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Which Temp folder do you mean?[COLOR="Silver"]

localdisk:/users/*your username*/AppData/Local/Temp
The files will usually be called something like "Photoshop Temp152258354612" and have no file type. If you run disk cleanup it should clear out your Temp directory.

ldj4549 · 04-24-2017, 07:49 PM

Hmmmm...just get a Mac...check out Craig's List in you area and get a slightly used iMac, it's wroth it. I have a late 2009 27" iMac. I pulled out the HDD and replaced with a 2 TB HDD, put in 12 GB of RAM for cheap and it runs better than any new model PC. The display is not a 4K but is beautiful - calibrated with my ColorMonkey.

lightbox · 04-24-2017, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by ldj4549

Hmmmm...just get a Mac...check out Craig's List in you area and get a slightly used iMac, it's wroth it. I have a late 2009 27" iMac. I pulled out the HDD and replaced with a 2 TB HDD, put in 12 GB of RAM for cheap and it runs better than any new model PC. The display is not a 4K but is beautiful - calibrated with my ColorMonkey.

Apple computers rely on virtual memory, too, so "just get a Mac" is really not helpful

The OP's computer is not broken or bugged in any way. He just needed to understand what was happening.

Some examples of similar issues on Mac:
macos - Is there a way to limit the size of the disk swap file in Mac OS X? - Ask Different
Setting pagefile size manually | MacRumors Forums

**Schraubstock** · 04-24-2017, 09:43 PM - **1 Like**

Be smart about your system setup, re-think the way you operate.

I would never run a computer with only one disk. This simply means your system files and your data files are all on one disk. Mixed up. Even if you part off your one disk with another partition and use this one to store data only, you still have everything on the one disk. This could spell trouble.

If, as you say, you are ready to buy another SSD you might as well keep your current disk to only run your system, buy another SSD (the biggest you can afford, they are not too expensive now) and install this which then would most likely be Disk D:\

Now you can offload all your non-system files on to D:\, and as a side benefit it makes it easier to back-up all your data much more cleanly. It also enables you to swap in and out other data disks as needed. See the link below. You can have a whole library of small disks (and they don't have to be SSDs although small SSDs are so cheap now and non SSDs are cheaper still) Your separate system disk C:\ will also allow you to change Systems (in future) if it is ever needed or desired without compromising any data. If you invest in a Disk cloning program (Acronis) and another small SSD you could clone your system disk for save keeping. I for example always clone at least one new copy of the system disk every other week and when I try new software (like a free evaluation) I do a clone before installing it. If I don't like it I just clone back the original. Quicker and safer than uninstalling which always leaves stuff behind. Cloning a small system SSD takes only minutes.

This is what I use:
Removable Rack Tray for 2 Bays 2.5in Hot Swap SATA Hard Disk Mobile Rack | eBay

Hope I make sense, and good luck.

Cheers

P.S.
With this Disk Rack you can quickly remove the data disk (with all your pictures) when you go on a holiday and hide it for safe keeping.
If some low life knocks off your computer he or she will only have a computer with a system disk.

**jpzk** · 04-26-2017, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by lightbox

The OP's computer is not broken or bugged in any way. He just needed to understand what was happening.

I do now !

**jpzk** · 04-26-2017, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by Dipsoid

localdisk:/users/*your username*/AppData/Local/Temp
The files will usually be called something like "Photoshop Temp152258354612" and have no file type. If you run disk cleanup it should clear out your Temp directory.

Looking into that, Thanks!

Edit: just browsed this folder ... empty!
I regularly do a Disk Cleanup once a week ... so it is "always" empty.

gerardbaron · 05-04-2017, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

I took care of that a while ago.
It (Windows) has no longer pushed the update to Win10 ... happy camper here!

referring to: GWX Control Panel.

You can still upgrade to win 10 with no charge.
Download the trial, upgrade win7 and you will get a serial number good for your machine only free of charge

Not a Number · 05-05-2017, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by gerardbaron

You can still upgrade to win 10 with no charge.
Download the trial, upgrade win7 and you will get a serial number good for your machine only free of charge

What happens when the trial period is over?

**jpzk** · 05-05-2017, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

What happens when the trial period is over?

I was told (this week) that you'd have to buy the licence.

gerardbaron · 05-05-2017, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

I was told (this week) that you'd have to buy the licence.

I will let you know after 3 months.
I know Microsoft gave me a legitimate serial.

I upgrade win7 with the trial
I got a serial number.
I replace my HD with a SSD
I did a clean installation with the serial Microsoft gave me
I register and verify with this serial
And voilà.
Genuine Win 10. As long as you do not replace your motherboard

Good luck
Search Google you will find the answer.

04-24-2017, 09:43 PM - 1 Like	#24
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Be smart about your system setup, re-think the way you operate. I would never run a computer with only one disk. This simply means your system files and your data files are all on one disk. Mixed up. Even if you part off your one disk with another partition and use this one to store data only, you still have everything on the one disk. This could spell trouble. If, as you say, you are ready to buy another SSD you might as well keep your current disk to only run your system, buy another SSD (the biggest you can afford, they are not too expensive now) and install this which then would most likely be Disk D:\ Now you can offload all your non-system files on to D:\, and as a side benefit it makes it easier to back-up all your data much more cleanly. It also enables you to swap in and out other data disks as needed. See the link below. You can have a whole library of small disks (and they don't have to be SSDs although small SSDs are so cheap now and non SSDs are cheaper still) Your separate system disk C:\ will also allow you to change Systems (in future) if it is ever needed or desired without compromising any data. If you invest in a Disk cloning program (Acronis) and another small SSD you could clone your system disk for save keeping. I for example always clone at least one new copy of the system disk every other week and when I try new software (like a free evaluation) I do a clone before installing it. If I don't like it I just clone back the original. Quicker and safer than uninstalling which always leaves stuff behind. Cloning a small system SSD takes only minutes. This is what I use: Removable Rack Tray for 2 Bays 2.5in Hot Swap SATA Hard Disk Mobile Rack \| eBay Hope I make sense, and good luck. Cheers P.S. With this Disk Rack you can quickly remove the data disk (with all your pictures) when you go on a holiday and hide it for safe keeping. If some low life knocks off your computer he or she will only have a computer with a system disk. Last edited by Schraubstock; 04-24-2017 at 09:50 PM.

04-26-2017, 07:02 PM	#26
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dipsoid localdisk:/users/your username/AppData/Local/Temp The files will usually be called something like "Photoshop Temp152258354612" and have no file type. If you run disk cleanup it should clear out your Temp directory. Looking into that, Thanks! Edit: just browsed this folder ... empty! I regularly do a Disk Cleanup once a week ... so it is "always" empty. Last edited by jpzk; 04-26-2017 at 07:13 PM.

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04-24-2017, 02:50 PM	#16
lightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 599	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Famous last words

04-24-2017, 03:11 PM	#17
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	It doesn't matter if you have Windows 7; MS has been pushing updates to move people to Windows 10. Ref: Microsoft starts downloading Windows 10 automatically through Windows Update \| Technology \| The Guardian

04-24-2017, 03:51 PM	#18
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by pres589 It doesn't matter if you have Windows 7; MS has been pushing updates to move people to Windows 10. Ref: Microsoft starts downloading Windows 10 automatically through Windows Update \| Technology \| The Guardian I took care of that a while ago. It (Windows) has no longer pushed the update to Win10 ... happy camper here! referring to: GWX Control Panel.

04-24-2017, 04:01 PM	#19
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by pres589 It doesn't matter if you have Windows 7; MS has been pushing updates to move people to Windows 10. Ref: Microsoft starts downloading Windows 10 automatically through Windows Update \| Technology \| The Guardian That article is over one year old. Microsoft stopped the update nags and auto updates when the free update to Windows 10 ended July 29, 2016.

04-24-2017, 04:05 PM	#20
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	Not, I still find, now and then, MS pushing Win10 "updates" under the Optional in Win7 60 here at home. I also downloaded free "update" install .iso from MS this past weekend, so, no that hasn't stopped. jpzk, if you've got GWX Control Panel, you're covered.

04-24-2017, 04:48 PM	#21
Dipsoid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 241	Originally posted by jpzk Which Temp folder do you mean?[COLOR="Silver"] localdisk:/users/your username/AppData/Local/Temp The files will usually be called something like "Photoshop Temp152258354612" and have no file type. If you run disk cleanup it should clear out your Temp directory.

04-24-2017, 07:49 PM	#22
ldj4549 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 58	Hmmmm...just get a Mac...check out Craig's List in you area and get a slightly used iMac, it's wroth it. I have a late 2009 27" iMac. I pulled out the HDD and replaced with a 2 TB HDD, put in 12 GB of RAM for cheap and it runs better than any new model PC. The display is not a 4K but is beautiful - calibrated with my ColorMonkey.

04-24-2017, 08:41 PM	#23
lightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 599	Originally posted by ldj4549 Hmmmm...just get a Mac...check out Craig's List in you area and get a slightly used iMac, it's wroth it. I have a late 2009 27" iMac. I pulled out the HDD and replaced with a 2 TB HDD, put in 12 GB of RAM for cheap and it runs better than any new model PC. The display is not a 4K but is beautiful - calibrated with my ColorMonkey. Apple computers rely on virtual memory, too, so "just get a Mac" is really not helpful The OP's computer is not broken or bugged in any way. He just needed to understand what was happening. Some examples of similar issues on Mac: macos - Is there a way to limit the size of the disk swap file in Mac OS X? - Ask Different Setting pagefile size manually \| MacRumors Forums

04-26-2017, 12:31 PM	#25
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by lightbox The OP's computer is not broken or bugged in any way. He just needed to understand what was happening. I do now !

05-04-2017, 12:23 PM	#27
gerardbaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mississauga (Canada) Photos: Albums Posts: 139	Originally posted by jpzk I took care of that a while ago. It (Windows) has no longer pushed the update to Win10 ... happy camper here! referring to: GWX Control Panel. You can still upgrade to win 10 with no charge. Download the trial, upgrade win7 and you will get a serial number good for your machine only free of charge

05-05-2017, 12:53 PM	#28
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by gerardbaron You can still upgrade to win 10 with no charge. Download the trial, upgrade win7 and you will get a serial number good for your machine only free of charge What happens when the trial period is over?

05-05-2017, 12:59 PM	#29
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number What happens when the trial period is over? I was told (this week) that you'd have to buy the licence.

05-05-2017, 01:27 PM	#30
gerardbaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mississauga (Canada) Photos: Albums Posts: 139	Originally posted by jpzk I was told (this week) that you'd have to buy the licence. I will let you know after 3 months. I know Microsoft gave me a legitimate serial. I upgrade win7 with the trial I got a serial number. I replace my HD with a SSD I did a clean installation with the serial Microsoft gave me I register and verify with this serial And voilà. Genuine Win 10. As long as you do not replace your motherboard Good luck Search Google you will find the answer.