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Date/Time: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:40:40 +0000
Sierra folder is Continually increasing in size
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| [2026-07-09 19:05:00] |
| lovelivelaught - Posts: 93 |
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Hello, I recently installed a new Sierra Chart because my previous installation had grown to over 400 GB, which was noticeably slowing down my computer. I installed the new copy on May 31, 2026, and its initial size was about 14 GB. Within a few weeks it had grown to 40 GB, and today it is already 43 GB. Why is the installation increasing in size so quickly? It seems to be slowing down my computer again. Are there any settings I should adjust to prevent Sierra Chart from continuously growing in size? Thank you. |
| [2026-07-09 19:41:15] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 47133 |
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You are constantly downloading new data, so the amount of space that is taken up by Sierra Chart is going to grow. This is normal, and can not be avoided. Refer to the following for how to clear out old symbols and remove the files associated with them to clear up space: Chart Data and Chart Data Files: Cleaning Up Old and Unused Symbols for Efficiency This is also part of the reason why we recomennd installing Sierra Chart on its own SSD drive. Refer to the following: High CPU Usage | Inactive User Interface | Poor Performance | Long Time to Load Chart Data | Charts Reloading Often: 30.29 - Solid State Drives / SSD For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
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