Total file size for the complete MiKTeX system?

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The total file size for the complete MiKTeX system version 2.7 is approximately 1.20GB, as confirmed by a user who performed a complete installation. The installation packages alone account for about 700MB. This information is not readily available on the official MiKTeX website, which may lead to confusion for new users seeking to understand the system's storage requirements.

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What is the total file size for the complete MiKTeX system? The website (http://www.miktex.org/Setup.aspx ) doesn't seem to give this information.
 
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I've got a complete install of MiKTeX 2.7, and my C:\Program Files\MiKTeX 2.7 is 1.20GB.

The packages needed for installation take up about 700MB.
 


Thank you.
 

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