WIN8 hard disk space use size is the actual file size of different reasons and solutions

In general, we look at the space usage of the disk, are viewed by clicking on the properties of the right mouse button, so that we can quickly know the size of the disk used, the display of disk space and the actual size of the disk is also consistent, but recently encountered WIN8 disk has been used space and file size does not match the situation, The gap between the two is not known where to come from. Encountered such a situation is really a headache, the two do not match the situation do not know what to believe, so small make up to tell you a method, you can solve the WIN8 disk has been used space and file size does not match the problem.

Workaround:

First, the need to open the display of hidden files and system files;

Second, the disk contains a similar "System Volume Information" folder, even if we open the display of hidden, view volume will not calculate the capacity of the, do not believe that you can right-click System Volume Information Folders view properties, typically 0 bytes, because these folders are not only hidden, but are also protected by NTFS permissions. Select all content directly to view the properties, see the size of the capacity is not included in such folders;

Note: The System Volume Information folder is a folder for system protection that holds the systems restore point.

WIN8 disk has been used in the space and file size mismatch, we can through the external file to troubleshoot, so that it can be a good judge of authenticity, can get the real disk situation. Little friends, check it out quickly!