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Where can I see those Junk Files exactly?
« on: November 29, 2017, 08:47:15 PM »
My Avast did a Smart Scan and found over 100GB worth of Junk Files. I am a bit skeptical and would like to see those Junk Files. Unfortunately after the scan it doesn't show me where it found those files, it just says stuff like "Windows Download Files", which is of no help to me. Is there a report or log file or something where it shows the path to the actual junk files so I can see and confirm for myself?

Oh btw, I am using Widows 10 and Avast Free Antivirus.

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Re: Where can I see those Junk Files exactly?
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2017, 09:34:19 PM »
My guess is it will tell you to buy avast cleanup if you continue

https://support.avast.com/en-us/article/159/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR3IeQqzYSE

« Last Edit: November 29, 2017, 09:36:27 PM by Pondus »

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Re: Where can I see those Junk Files exactly?
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2017, 11:42:52 PM »
Thanks, but I know that already. Will Avast Cleanup tell me where those Junk Files are located? I don't want to buy it, if it's not going to help me.

I don't think all those 100GB of files really are all junk, because I barely had even one GB a month or two ago, so I really want to check myself what is going on there.

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Re: Where can I see those Junk Files exactly?
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2017, 11:46:56 PM »
Try CCleaner, it is still free   http://www.piriform.com

Be aware that there may be some extras you need to opt out from when installing so don't just click next, next ... or use custom install


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Re: Where can I see those Junk Files exactly?
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2017, 02:25:07 AM »
Alright, I will look into it. Thanks!

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Re: Where can I see those Junk Files exactly?
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2017, 07:00:18 AM »
What is one persons junk is another's treasure.
Windows 10 Home 64-bit 22H2 Avast Premier Security version 24.1.6099 (build 24.1.88821.762)  UI version 1.0.797
 UI version 1.0.788.  Windows 11 Home 23H2 - Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Avast Premier Security version 24.2.6105 (build 24.1.8918.827) UI version 1.0.801

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Re: Where can I see those Junk Files exactly?
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2017, 07:10:46 AM »
What is one persons junk is another's treasure.
@mchain   I can zip and send you may cleaned junk files    ;D


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Re: Where can I see those Junk Files exactly?
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2017, 07:28:25 AM »
Not all files avast says is junk is actually junk.  Just sayin'.
 
@ Pondus.  You could send a few over if you wish.
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Re: Where can I see those Junk Files exactly?
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2017, 07:39:32 AM »
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@ Pondus.  You could send a few over if you wish.
Only a few! ... no it is all or nothing   ;D