Windows 10: "There is not enough space on [folder name]" error - lots of unused space on drive

Hi, I am getting an error message when trying to copy files to my main storage drive. The error reads "There is not enough space on [folder name]", eg:




When trying to copy to the drive directly, not to a folder within the drive, I get a similar error, which also shows that I have plenty of free space:





Here is my Disk Management window, for reference:





Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!

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Hard drive space

I have 16 GB of unused hard drive space, yet I get an error indicating that I don't have enough harddrive space to download the upgrade. How much space is required?

 

Storage space

Hello Mick,

For us to better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

• Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
• Click OK.

• Are you getting any specific error messages when you try to delete the said files and folders?

Meanwhile, we recommend performing the steps in this article
to help you free up drive space on your Windows 10 device.

We look forward to your response.

Regards.

 

I have an HP Stream Laptop and I keep running out of storage space

Hi Jay,

If a category can't show the folders that it contains, there is a possibility that the folders are somehow hidden. To maximize your PC's storage, follow the suggested steps in these links:

• Free up drive space in Windows 10.
• Tips to free up drive space on your PC.

If further help is needed, let us know.