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Here's how to Fix System32 folder too big in Windows issue.

i. Here are some tips to free up disk space on your system drive:

- Empty the Recycle Bin - Commonly overlooked, make sure to empty the Recycle Bin first.

- Remove temporary files - Clear browser caches, old downloaded installers, Windows temporary files in C:\Windows\Temp, etc.

- Uninstall unused programs - Uninstall applications you no longer use through the Control Panel.

- Delete old system restore points - You can delete older restore points in System Protection to free up space.

- Move user folders - Move your Documents, Music, Videos and other libraries off the system drive.

- Make sure System Restore is disabled - System Restore can take up a lot of space with restore point files.

- Clean up System files - Open Disk Cleanup as admin and have it clean up Windows Update files, previous Windows installations, etc.

- Remove optional Windows features - Open Programs and Features, click "Turn Windows Features On/Off" and disable unused components.

- Check size of paging file - A large paging file size can take up space. You can adjust it smaller safely.

- Run Disk Defragmenter - Defragmenting consolidates free space and improves performance.

- Compress folders - Right-click on bloated folders, click Properties and compress contents to save space.

- Upgrade to a larger drive - If you're consistently low on space, upgrade the boot drive to a larger capacity.