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M KARTHIKEYAN 0 Reputation points
2025-06-11T09:10:56.9466667+00:00

In my PC, total space used for installed apps is shown as 64 GB but when I summarized the space of each application it comes around 40 GB only. Why would it happen

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  1. Gabriel-N 1,715 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-06-11T12:22:26.1166667+00:00

    Hi M KARTHIKEYAN

    Thank you for reaching out through the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

    The difference between the total used space (64 GB) and the sum of app sizes (40 GB) is quite common and can be attributed to several factors: 

    • System and hidden files: Windows reserves space for updates, recovery, and system operations. 
    • App data and caches: Many apps store extra data in hidden folders like AppData, which isn’t shown in app size. 
    • User files: Documents, downloads, and media files also take up space. 

    To better understand what’s consuming space, I recommend using Storage Sense in Windows settings, it provides a helpful breakdown and cleanup options. 

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