Windows 10: Issues while installing updates due to low storage space

I have a Lenovo Ideapad 100S, which has been in use for around three years. It has 32 GB of storage. For over three months, I have been trying to clear sufficient space on the hard disk, in order to allow the device to update to Windows version 1903. The version my device is currently running on is now no longer supported.

The reason that I have been unable to update is that, when I go into storage settings, I see this:





As you can see, there are over 6.58 GB of temporary files. But guess what:


The sum total of all temporary files which I am able to remove is 19.4 MB. Many of these are subsequently reinstalled almost instantly.


I have tried virtually everything to clear enough space. I have moved all of my documents, pictures and downloads to an external disk, and deleted most of my apps. Yet each time, Windows installs more junk, in the latest botched attempt to download the next update (presumably). I have even tried to start again with a fresh version of Windows, but that requires deleting a further 3 GB.


Does anyone have any idea how I can delete the mysterious missing temporary files, and how I can drastically improve the terrible performance of my PC?


Any help would be greatly appreciated.


***Original title: Windows Update and Temporary Files.***

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My storage space is getting low mysteriously.

Check the steps here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...date-issues-on-devices-with-low-storage-space

 

Low Storage Space - couple questions

Hi Claire,

The low storage space that you are experiencing might occur due to an automatic backup files that consume your hard disk space when creating a restore point. To turn it off, follow the steps below:

• Open Settings, and click/tap on the
  Update & security icon.
• Select Backup on the left side, and turn off Automatically back up my files on the right side.

To disable hibernation option, you may check the following steps:

• Right-click on the Start button, and choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the pop-up menu. If you are prompted by the User Account Control asking if you want to allow this program to make changes to your computer, click
  Yes to proceed.
• In the Command Prompt window, type powercfg.exe /hibernate off and press
  Enter. Exit the Command Prompt window.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

low storage space

Hi Lewis. I'm Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

Follow these resources for managing Windows with tight storage:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-reclaim-stor...

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/maximize-stora...

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-install-any-...

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/...

In addition you can move the User folders off of C to another drive to save space:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1964-move-u...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.