Reducing hard drive usage

Good Day,

So, today my library consists of ~9400 resources. Disk space is usually not an issue for me. However, recently, I've noticed that Logos has opted to consume about 80+ GB of my 230GB SSD. While this usually isn't a problem, as I have a 1TB HDD for some apps and most data, I don't want to put Logos there if possible. I enjoy the quicker access that the SSD provides. So, while I normally have ~20GB free on the SSD, sometimes it gets down below 10GB. As soon as I get a new resource and indexing starts, I often run out of space, and need to temporarily move some other data to my HDD. This is of course, cumbersome.

Anyway, I went spelunkering in AppData\Logs\Data where the vast majority of this 80+GB is. BTW, I've already disposed of the majority of my video content by going to each course and purging the downloaded content. What remains appears to be split between the Library Index - 20GB, Resource Manager - 40GB, and the WebCache - 22GB. I suspect the first two shouldn't be messed with. However, I'm wondering what liberty I have, if any in purging the WebCache when it gets as large as it is now. Can I just delete files? If so, is there any preference I should give to some files over others - e.g. older files? If it is ok, how will this affect performance?

BTW, I know some of my content usage is due to quite a few books that I have from books.logos.com which being facsimiles probably take up more room than regular books. Some of them are on pre-pub, and as soon as they go live, the facsimile will go. However, if possible, I'd rather not nuke those books now.

So, what about the web cache? Is it an option for freeing up space?

Thanks,

Dave

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Don Awalt

HI Dave, I am not an expert lol, but in my experience I believe every file in WebCache is video (may be a bookkeeping file or two related to the videos) - so it can be deleted. You can verify this by COPYING a file say to your desktop, rename the extension as MP4, and then play it. You can check all the files if you like. In my uninformed opinion I would say delete away - or at least move them somewhere for a day or two and verify that Logos still works fine!

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

I suspect the first two shouldn't be messed with. However, I'm wondering what liberty I have, if any in purging the WebCache when it gets as large as it is now. Can I just delete files?

Found some threads about WebCache => Logos Web Cache is rather large and => Download all media and space question... that have replies from Faithlife employees, including => https://community.logos.com/forums/p/106720/738345.aspx#738345

The WebCache stores all the downloaded media files so then you can watch videos, play audio or see the images while the app is running offline. If you decide to delete the files then make sure to do it while the app is not running.

Keep Smiling [:)]

Mark Barnes

Anyway, I went spelunkering in AppData\Logs\Data where the vast majority of this 80+GB is. BTW, I've already disposed of the majority of my video content by going to each course and purging the downloaded content. What remains appears to be split between the Library Index - 20GB, Resource Manager - 40GB, and the WebCache - 22GB. I suspect the first two shouldn't be messed with. However, I'm wondering what liberty I have, if any in purging the WebCache when it gets as large as it is now. Can I just delete files? If so, is there any preference I should give to some files over others - e.g. older files? If it is ok, how will this affect performance?

Hi Dave,

The WebCache is the only folder that can be safely deleted. That contains any images, audio and video that you have downloaded or streamed within Logos.

However, you do have another option, both with WebCache, and with other folders, and that is symbolic links.

Symbolic links aren't officially supported, but they work just fine. Here's what you need to do:

Install the free Link Shell Extension.
Make sure Logos is closed.
Move your WebCache folder onto your secondary drive.
Right-click on the WebCache folder you've just moved and click "Pick Link Source".
Go to the folder where WebCache used to reside. Right-click in some empty space and choose "Drop as... Symbolic Link". The folder will re-appear (probably with a little shortcut icon), but if you double-click on it will act as though it's still on Drive C:.

You'll now have your WebCache folder safely on a different drive, and Logos won't know any difference.

(Theoretically you can move any Logos folder in this way, but if you're moving from an SSD to a HD, you'll notice Logos performing more slowly if you do.)

David Novick

Thanks so much. This is really good feedback, and offers me a couple of options.

David Goodman

Very interesting! Thanks for this tip. I must try it.

Are there any other folders that might be good candidates for moving off your SSD, in this manner, without taking too much of a hit in performance?

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

Are there any other folders that might be good candidates for moving off your SSD, in this manner, without taking too much of a hit in performance?

Could try relocating Data \ <random> \ ResourceManager \ Resources folder from SSD to hard drive.

Keep Smiling [:)]

Mark Barnes

Are there any other folders that might be good candidates for moving off your SSD, in this manner, without taking too much of a hit in performance?

Could try relocating Data \ <random> \ ResourceManager \ Resources folder from SSD to hard drive.

That will affect performance significantly.