The biggest space hogs on Windows are usually hidden: AppData caches, virtual-machine disks, shader caches and developer folders. SpaceWise lists them by size so you can finally see where the gigabytes went.
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No registry tweaks, no "PC booster" tricks. Just clear, honest space recovery.
File Explorer > View > Show > Hidden items.
Win+R > control folders > View > untick Hide protected operating system files. Be careful what you touch.
pagefile.sys and hiberfil.sys, AppData\Local\Temp, Steam libraries, .vhdx and .vmdk disk images, WSL and Docker data.
The Hidden files tab lists the biggest hidden files and folders on your drive, so you don't have to dig.
SpaceWise labels all of this for you.
| What it is | Typical size | Safe? |
|---|---|---|
| Temp files and crash dumps | 0.2 to several GB | Safe apps rebuild what they need |
| Browser and graphics (shader) caches | 0.5 to 3 GB | Safe pages load a bit slower once |
| npm, pip, uv and other package caches | 2 to 20 GB | Safe re-downloaded when needed |
| Gradle / build caches | 5 to 10 GB | Slower next build Slower next build |
| Old emulator and virtual-machine images | 5 to 80 GB | Check first delete only ones you don't use |
| Old Downloads (180+ days) | varies | Check first these are your files |
| Windows, Program Files, ProgramData | - | Never SpaceWise blocks these |
Analyzers show a chart and leave you guessing. SpaceWise tells you what's safe, what to check, and what to leave alone.
A dedicated Hidden files view lists the biggest hidden folders, the ones your file manager never shows you.
Understands Gradle, npm, Xcode, emulators, AI model caches and more, the stuff that quietly eats 50+ GB.
No account, no cloud, no tracking inside the app. It runs locally and only touches paths it showed you.
Nothing is deleted for good. You can restore anything from the Recycle Bin.
No fake "5,000 errors found", no registry cleaning, no "boost your PC" pop-ups.
Try everything free for 7 days. Scanning stays free forever.
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Download SpaceWise for Windows
Windows tip: if you see "Windows protected your PC", click More info → Run anyway. The app is new and not yet code-signed; its SHA-256 hash is published with each release.
How you get your license: after you buy, your code arrives by email within a minute or two (check spam). Open SpaceWise, click Enter license code, paste it, done.
Open SpaceWise's Hidden files tab after a scan. It lists the biggest hidden files and folders, including dot-folders and items with the Windows hidden attribute.
Not always. Hidden does not mean junk: many are app settings. SpaceWise labels known caches as Safe and tells you to check the rest first.
It is Windows' hibernation file and can be several GB. Do not delete it manually; if you don't use hibernation you can turn it off with the powercfg command. SpaceWise protects system files.
It runs only on your computer and uploads nothing. It only moves items to the Recycle Bin, only touches paths it showed you, and blocks system and personal folders.
The first 7 days are free with everything unlocked. After that scanning stays free and cleaning needs a license: $12.99 once, works on 2 devices, 30-day refund. Your license code is emailed to you right after you buy.
It is emailed to the address you used at checkout, usually within a minute or two. Check spam. Then open SpaceWise, click Enter license code and paste it. Still nothing? Email fuidzy@outlook.com.
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