Windows 10: Windows update seems to have wiped out or gobbled up 3/4 of my free space

Discus and support Windows update seems to have wiped out or gobbled up 3/4 of my free space in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have a HP14B laptop. It just did an update that stated that my version of windows 10 was about to expire, and the update would install the new... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by RogerHanna_891, Aug 9, 2020.

  1. Windows update seems to have wiped out or gobbled up 3/4 of my free space


    I have a HP14B laptop. It just did an update that stated that my version of windows 10 was about to expire, and the update would install the new version of windows 10. The problem is, the update seems to have wiped out or gobbled up 3/4 of my free space. Where did it go, and can I get it back?? [8/9/20]

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    RogerHanna_891, Aug 9, 2020
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    I have a HP14B laptop. It just did an update that stated that my version of windows 10 was about to expire, and the update would install the new version of windows 10. The problem is, the update seems to have wiped out or gobbled up 3/4 of my free space.
    Where did it go, and can I get it back?? [8/9/20]
     
    RogerHanna_891, Aug 10, 2020
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  3. What is the point of Wiping Free Space on a HDD?

    Tis better to encrypt the drive than wipe free space. There really is no logic to wiping free space--only wiping the entire drive.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Aug 10, 2020
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  4. Windows update seems to have wiped out or gobbled up 3/4 of my free space

    other folder is gobbling space on and on

    My lumia 920 is hvng a other folder which has kept gobbling space up and it can not be deleted.the only way is to reset phone.i dunno why Microsoft and nokia is not doing anything.. Windows update seems to have wiped out or gobbled up 3/4 of my free space :(
     
    abhibond_007, Aug 10, 2020
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