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Discus and support "Insufficient space in the temporary folder to install the software. Increase the amount of... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I've been running with a problem with Epson Scan 2 Driver. Whenever I try to install it I run with the exact same error message. "Insufficient space in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Carlos_Marin, Jun 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM.

  1. "Insufficient space in the temporary folder to install the software. Increase the amount of...


    I've been running with a problem with Epson Scan 2 Driver. Whenever I try to install it I run with the exact same error message. "Insufficient space in the temporary folder to install the software. Increase the amount of free space of the folder".Important things:It's a windows clean installOnly that driver fails, all the other drivers are installed without any problemThere's 680GB availableThings I've triedChange TEMP & TMP folder locationsClean TEMP,Clean Temp files from epsonA "solution" found in reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/1flf7xh/weird_error_when_trying_to_in

    :)
     
    Carlos_Marin, Jun 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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  2. SSMS2012 failed to install.

    Hi Lufie,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand your concern about installing the SQL Server Management Studio, we will help you with this issue.

    I suggest you to try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check if you are able to download the software.

    Step 1: I suggest you to delete the temp folder from your device.

    • Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
      Temp and hit Enter to open the temporary files folder.
    • Select all the content and delete them.
    • Do the same for %temp% folder as well.

    Step 2: I suggest you to check the storage capacity of each of the drives in Windows Explorer.

    • Press Windows key, type This PC, select it.
    • Right click on each of the drives and click on Properties.
    • Perform Disk Cleanup by clicking on the option.

    Step 3: I suggest you to clean the disk space.

    Free up drive space on your PC

    Hope it helps. Try the above troubleshooting steps, check if you are able to install the software and update us the status of this issue.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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  3. Insufficient Storage space to download the updates on Windows 10.

    Hi Minnie,



    Pleas reply, what is the make and model of the tablet?



    Since it is a hardware issue, I suggest you to contact the device manufacturer (Tablet manufacturer’s website) for further assistance regarding insufficient space to install the updates.



    Write to us for further assistance regarding insufficient storage space to install the update on the PC. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
  4. "Insufficient space in the temporary folder to install the software. Increase the amount of...

    Insufficient disk space when installing an update

    Hi,

    I apologize for not addressing you in a timely manner. Let me help you in resolving the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if that helps:

    • -First remove the externally connected flash drive or disk
    • -Shutdown your computer and then restart it back.
    • -Now follow the steps below and check if that helps:
    Step: 1

    a. Press Windows Key + X.

    b. Click on ‘Command Prompt (Admin)

    Note: Click ‘Yes’ if it prompts for UAC(User Account Control).

    c. Type following commands into the command prompt one after the other

    net stop wuauserv

    net stop bits

    net stop cryptsvc

    Keep Command Prompt window opened.

    Step :2

    Rename Windows Update folders

    At the command prompt, type the following commands, and then press Enter after each command:

    ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old

    ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old


    Then type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command:

    net start wuauserv

    net start bits

    net start cryptsvc

    • - Once you complete the steps, connect the external flash drive and then click on Check for Updates. Now when it ask to select the other drive for more space, try to make the choice by selecting the connected external flash
      drive. Now see if everything goes correctly.
    Keep us posted on Windows related queries and we will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Nachappa C K, Jun 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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