Windows 10: Can't download large files despite having the free space

Discus and support Can't download large files despite having the free space in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, Im trying to download video files in 4k/2160p around 4.8-5 gigs in size to a usb drive. I'm using Windows 11 home.I have the save location for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Nope Nooope, Jan 25, 2025.

  1. Can't download large files despite having the free space


    Hello, Im trying to download video files in 4k/2160p around 4.8-5 gigs in size to a usb drive. I'm using Windows 11 home.I have the save location for new files downloaded from Chrome to this usb, and there's over 100 gigabytes free on the drive, but for some reason the large files will start downloading, and around 80% of downloading it stops and claims there's not enough storage even though there is. How do I fix this problem?

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    Nope Nooope, Jan 25, 2025
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  2. Files & Folders View as medium or large Icons

    To assist you better, we would suggest that you try to follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Once you are viewing a folder, right click an empty space within the File Explorer window and select View from the dialogue menu, then choose Large or any icon you wanted to use. Alternatively, you can use the following shortcut keys on the keyboard to
      change your View settings:
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 1 Extra Large
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 2 Large icons
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 3 Medium Icons
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 4 Small Icons
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 5 List
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 6 Details
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 7 Tiles
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 8 Content
    3. Once you have the view set, you can make it the default view for

    every folder.

    4. Click Apply, then click OK.

    Update us on the result.
     
    Marivel Man, Jan 25, 2025
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  3. File Explorer not showing Extra large icons

    Hi,

    The icons might be set to appear in medium or small icons. For you to get extra large icons, follow these steps:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Right-click in an empty space and navigate to View > Extra large icons.

    Let us know how it goes so we can further assist you.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Jan 25, 2025
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    Can't download large files despite having the free space

    File Explorer not showing Extra large icons

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    JCherner, Jan 25, 2025
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