Windows 10: Can't increase hard drive space by removing files.

Discus and support Can't increase hard drive space by removing files. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hard disk is nearly full. I have moved large files to an external flash drive, but the hard drive still shows nearly full. I have tried to remove older... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by John Wenk, Feb 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM.

  1. John Wenk Win User

    Can't increase hard drive space by removing files.


    Hard disk is nearly full. I have moved large files to an external flash drive, but the hard drive still shows nearly full. I have tried to remove older versions of Windows , but this option does not appear under temp files in System storage. I am currently running Win 10.

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  2. DaveM121 Win User

    increasing hard drive space"MYDownloads"

    Hi Huxg

    To remove anything else that can safely be removed form your hard drive, run Disk Cleanup twice as explained below:

    Open File Explorer

    Click on your hard drive

    On the Manage Tab, click Cleanup

    Let Disk Cleanup do its initial scan

    Select Everything in the list and choose Delete

    Start Disk Cleanup again

    Let Disk Cleanup do its initial scan

    Important - This time in the resulting dialog, click 'Cleanup System Files'

    Let Disk Cleanup run another scan

    Select Everything in the list and choose Delete
     
  3. Rose Cal Win User
    Hard Drive Space Missing

    Hi,

    It is possible that hard drive space was missing due to a corrupted file system. To better assist you, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    • Have you tried deleting temporary files?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far aside from checked the hidden files?

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
  4. Can't increase hard drive space by removing files.

    No space on hard drive due to system reserved patition and installer files

    Hi Ruth,

    The issue may occur due to corrupted system files or memory full. In order for us to assist you, please answer the questions below:

    • What is the exact error message?
    • Can you please provide us a screenshot of your hard drive status.

    To isolate the issue, we suggest to check this article of Andre Da Costa:
    How to free up disk space in Windows
    . It contains troubleshooting steps and explanation pertaining to the issue.

    We look forward to your response.
     
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