Scan a drive
A scan only reads. It never deletes, moves or changes a single file, so you can run it as often as you like.
- Open Dashboard and pick a drive at the top of the window.
- Press Scan and let it work.
- Read the result - then use one of the views on the next page to find the space.
Three depths
| Scan | What it covers | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Quick | The usual space hogs - caches, temporary files, downloads | Fastest |
| Standard | The whole drive at normal depth. The everyday choice | Balanced |
| Deep | Walks everything, including deeply nested folders | Slowest |
How long it takes
The first scan of a full drive takes a few minutes; later ones are quicker. An external or network drive is always slower than the drive inside your computer. You can keep using DriveXos while a scan runs.
Nothing is ever removed because a scan found it. Deleting is a separate step that you start, review and confirm.
Understand the results over time
The System Health report explains the issues behind the score, their point deductions, potential impact and recommended action. That report is also included in exported system reports.
Storage History puts recorded scans into a usage chart and scrollable table, with summary cards and an estimate of when the drive may fill up at its current growth rate. The forecast can change as your usage changes.
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