SerbiaMysterious bug eats space on your Windows 11 PC: Users are left without 500 GB of memory
Users of Windows 11 are encountering an unusual issue where their system appears to consume large amounts of disk space without clear indication of the cause. This problem stems from a system error related to a service managing app permissions for hardware features like cameras and microphones. A hidden system file, which normally takes up just a few megabytes, can grow uncontrollably to hundreds of gigabytes, causing performance issues and storage shortages. The problem is difficult to diagnose because standard Windows tools often fail to identify the exact cause. Users are advised to use specialized disk analysis tools or run specific commands via the command line to investigate. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and plans to address it through a security update, while users are cautioned against manually deleting system files.
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