Windows 10: my storage is just disappearing how do i fix it

Discus and support my storage is just disappearing how do i fix it in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; as of the last update out i have lost 22GB of storage on my C drive and nothing new has been installed iv removed temp folders and other things to try... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by catrina steele, May 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM.

  1. my storage is just disappearing how do i fix it


    as of the last update out i have lost 22GB of storage on my C drive and nothing new has been installed iv removed temp folders and other things to try and fix it but iv just lost more. my pc only has 237GB and 125GB are taken up by installed apps but if i add all the apps i can uninstall it only about 50GB at the max

    :)
     
    catrina steele, May 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Windows 10 Home will not boot or restart with USB Storage Spaces pool drives attached

    Hi George,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.


    • Did you make any changes in BIOS?

    • Are you getting any error message?
    I suggest you to update Storage controller drivers and check if it helps.

    Steps 1:


    • Press Windows key + X.

    • Select Device manager.

    • Expand Storage controller.

    • Right click on the driver and Update the drivers.


    Steps 2: Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue
    is with device. Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
  3. Taskbar doesn't disappear when entering fullscreen

    I tried the Ctrl-Alt-Del and found Windows Explorer. Unfortunately, I didn't choose Restart; I killed the process. (didn't read the instructions well enough!) :-/ ... I did eventually find a way to Restart Windows Explorer, but the problem (disappearing Task bar not disappearing/reappearing as it should/used to) did not solve itself. I then RESTARTED the PC. Still not fixed.

    So, I found another answer from microsoft and followed those steps. It worked! (needed the display driver updated.)

    Here's that set of instructions:

    I suggest you to try updating the Display Adapter drivers check if it works for you.

    Follow the steps to update the Display driver:

    Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
    Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
    Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.
    Select the option to automatically search for the updated driver software.
    Restart the computer after its updated and verify.

    Also try to access the computer manufacturer's website and download the latest chipset and display drivers for your computer and install the same.
     
  4. my storage is just disappearing how do i fix it

    Taskbar doesn't disappear when entering fullscreen

    Dude this was a year ago
     
    Forbidden Duck, May 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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