Windows 10: How do I restore my storage space after Windows update?

Discus and support How do I restore my storage space after Windows update? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I had about 19GB free space before my update, and now I have 11GB. I cant believe this. How inconsiderate. Is there any way I can regain my free space?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/SagaciousMisfit, Oct 15, 2020.

  1. /U/SAGACIOUSMISFIT
    /u/SagaciousMisfit Win User

    How do I restore my storage space after Windows update?


    I had about 19GB free space before my update, and now I have 11GB. I cant believe this. How inconsiderate. Is there any way I can regain my free space? This is too much. I'll roll back if I have to, or if I can, but I don't want that to be my immediate go-to. If there's any way to shave off at least some of that space I have here, please let me know.

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    /u/SagaciousMisfit, Oct 15, 2020
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  2. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Conflicting information on my Storage Space...

    From disk management, it does report the same storage and used space as from explorer.
    May I ask did you try to create a storage pool or something ? if so, you should not mess with this.

    Is this disk an external disk connected via USB ? WD or Seagate branch ?

    I have the feeling that this disk is formatted with GPT type using 512K emulation so Windows get confused. To verify:


    1. Right click on Disk 6 ->Properties->Volumes. What does it show on partition styles ? GPT ?
    2. Download Best Free Partition Manager for Windows | MiniTool Partition Free, install then run. What does it show on disk 7 ? MBR ?

    If step 1 shows GPT and step 2 shows MBR then definitely the disk was formatted using 512K emulation. The reason they did this so that it would be recognized by WinXP or if you connect it to a TV.

    Windows Updates failed is another problem you have. First, it tried to updates from 1703 -> 1709 and failed so any subsequent updates to 1803 also failed.
     
    topgundcp, Oct 15, 2020
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  3. GKNORM
    gknorm Win User
    Storage Spaces Parity Repair?

    Many thanks, muchomurka!

    - - - Updated - - -

    Unfortunately, following your suggested procedure it appears the Storage Spaces parity error persists.


    How do I restore my storage space after Windows update? [​IMG]


    Any other suggestions?
     
    gknorm, Oct 15, 2020
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  4. DARLEEN PEN
    Darleen Pen Win User

    How do I restore my storage space after Windows update?

    I have an HP Stream Laptop and I keep running out of storage space

    Hi Jay,

    If a category can't show the folders that it contains, there is a possibility that the folders are somehow hidden. To maximize your PC's storage, follow the suggested steps in these links:


    If further help is needed, let us know.
     
    Darleen Pen, Oct 15, 2020
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