Windows 10: How Is There Little Disk Space

Dear MSCS


I am in a dilemma concerning the amount of PC Disk Space that has been used up on this laptop.

This is the data I have compiled using the properties utility available.


This is my old laptop which was a WinXP, by changing the hard-drive, it was upgraded to a Win7 and now running Insiders Win10.


Am I reading this right.

I have (30GB) of iTunes back-up files and wondering that if I remove these, I should gain some space back, but I believe I would have to uninstall iTunes as well.


There is 6 installations Apple have placed on this laptop for the iTunes to function.


iTunes

Apple Support 32

Apple Support 64

Apple Support Mobile Device

Apple Software Update

iCloud (Optional)


The only thing is, I am not sure in which order I should uninstall these.

I did this before on another PC an I couldn't update or uninstall, which to me became a security issue with the lack of control available and I cannot imagine in what order I should uninstall, but that is just the start of 30GB from what is taking up the disk space.


OneDrive isn't taking up much space and I am connected to a 1TB external hard-drive.


The Disk Space GB Used


Local Disk 297 GB

Local Disk Used 10.4 GB


3D Objects 3.56 GB

Desktop 2.56 MB

Downloads 7.74 GB

Music 30.9 GB

Pictures 124 MB

Videos 506 bytes


OneDrive 3.29 GB

DropBox 1 290 MB

DropBox 2 290 MB

iCloudPhotos 123 MB

CreativeCloud 2.83 MB

:)

 

disk space reduced after media creation tool

Hi Sarah,

One of the possible reasons why your disk space was reduced is due to an unallocated disk space on your partitions. For us to isolate your concern, we suggest that you check your device's partition. To do this, follow the steps provided below:

• Type Computer Management on Ask me anything and press
  Enter.
• Select Storage and click on Disk Management.
• Send us a screenshot.

We look forward to your response.

 

My disk space is gone

Hi John,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I do appreciate your efforts and time.

Try to run theSystem Maintenance Troubleshooter.

• 
  Press Windows key + W and type
  Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Select Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Select view all on the top left corner.
  
• 
  Click System Maintenance,
  follow onscreen instructions.
  

I suggest you to run Check Disk which performs an analysis of the disk. Refer to the steps below:

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click on Command prompt (Admin).
• Type chkdsk /f and hit enter.

For reference:

Tips to free up drive space on your PC:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/free-up-disk-space

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

hard disk space

Hello,

Taking into consideration that the free space is shrinking fast, it is possible that your system is creating restore points. To
delete restore points except for the recent one, simply follow the steps below:

• From the Cortana search box, type Disk Cleanup and click on the first result.
• Once the Disk Cleanup window appears, select the
  More Options tab.
• Under the System Restore and Shadow Copies column, click on the
  Clean up... button.

Once done with the steps, see if your disk space has expanded.

If you have further questions, please let us know.