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Windows update of SP1 for my Windows 7 Home Premiumx64 failed to configure properly during the re-boot at installation. I quickly noticed 5GBs of free space missing from my hard drive.Where is all that garbage and how do I get my space back?

2011-05-08 11:34:00
HiService Pack Backup Fileshttp://www.howtogeek.com/howto/44317/should-you-delete-windows-7-service-pack-backup-files-to-save-space/1Click Start>Run and type cmd to open Command Prompt Windows2)then copy and past the following: dism /online /cleanup-image /spsupersededthis will remove backup files created during service pack installation: You will now no longer be able to uninstall the Windows 7 SP1, but have gained around 1 GB of hard drive space backin order to get a better space view then try to defrag your hard drive and see what will be.before delete old files with Hard drive power washhttp://www.harddrivepowerwash.com/
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Mike
2011-05-08 08:11:00
I would be more concerned about why the Service Pack installation failed but that's just my opinion...The missing space should be utilized by a System Restore Point and the Service Pack Backup Files of the SP1.1. right-click your drive where Windows is installed and select Properties2. select Disk Cleanup... 3. click on Clean up system files 4. go to the More Options tab5. click the Clean up button at System Restore and Shadow Copies 6. follow the instruction and delete them7. go back to the Disk Cleanup 8. select Service Pack Backup Files 9. click on ok to proceed with the cleanup
Myke46
2011-05-08 10:01:00
Mike, When I go back to the Disk Cleanup(#7),there is no "Service Pack Backup Files" item.