Windows 10: freeing up internal storage

Discus and support freeing up internal storage in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; How can I transfer apps over to a sd card... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by emt1324, Nov 25, 2018.

  1. emt1324 Win User

    freeing up internal storage


    How can I transfer apps over to a sd card

    :)
     
    emt1324, Nov 25, 2018
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  2. Regarding internal storage

    Hello

    I am using Microsoft Lumia 640 XL lte with 8gb internal stoarge. Out of this I only had some system given apps along with whats app. Now whats app is showing low internal storage. when i check my storage settings it showing temporary files 1.28 GB. Can I
    delete these so that my memory will be free. Suggest me to overcome this problem.

    Thanks

    Anil kumar G.

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    anil Kumargodithi, Nov 25, 2018
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  3. Can't Free Up Storage OnHP Stream 11 Running Windows 10

    Hi,

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

    As you are unable to delete the temporary files and free up the storage space on Windows 10 Operating System, try the below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article about:
    Free up drive space in Windows 10

    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.
    • Also, you can perform Disk Cleanup from the
      Step 2
      as well.
    • Select the files to be delete on each of the drives.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 25, 2018
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  4. freeing up internal storage

    Internal Storage devices being detected as removable devices

    Hi,

    I would suggest you to update your storage controller driver.

    Method 1: Update Storage Controller Driver

    Follow the steps.

    • Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand the Storage Controller.
    • Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
      and select Update Driver Software.
    • Wait for sometime and check if the issue persists.
    • Restart your system.
    Method 2: Uninstall and then reinstall Storage Controller driver from the Manufacturer's Website

    Follow the steps.

    • Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand the Storage Controller.
    • Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
      and select Uninstall.
    • Now, go to the Manufacturer's website and download the latest storage controller driver.
    • Once the download is complete, double-click and run the setup file to complete installation.
    • Restart your system.
    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

    Regards,
     
    Jesinta Rozario, Nov 25, 2018
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