Windows 10: Space being taken up on Windows 10?

Discus and support Space being taken up on Windows 10? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,I hope you're all having a good day! :Someone recently reset a laptop I'm using.There was a problem with activating windows once reset said it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by H011y, Apr 8, 2023.

  1. H011Y
    H011y Win User

    Space being taken up on Windows 10?


    Hi,I hope you're all having a good day! :Someone recently reset a laptop I'm using.There was a problem with activating windows once reset said it wasn't activated, couldn't find product key. Saw it said it was Windows 10 Enterprise, found a default code for Windows 10 Pro, used that, and it somehow worked. Then found a command prompt line for finding the original product code, used that and that worked too. I don't know what happened, but it's activated now luckily!When the laptop was originally reset there was about 17 GB of space free. Now there's 1.99 GB free. The only things I

    :)
     
    H011y, Apr 8, 2023
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Apr 8, 2023
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  3. MELCHIZEDEK QUI
    Melchizedek Qui Win User
    space in hard dist for update windows 10

    Hello ManolisTsitkanos,

    To better assist you with your concern, I'd like to know the following:

    • Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:
    • Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
    • Click OK.
    • What is the make and model of your computer?
    • What is the exact error message that you're getting when performing an update?

    Meanwhile, I'd suggest following the steps in this article
    to help you free up drive space on your Windows 10 device.

    Looking forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Melchizedek Qui, Apr 8, 2023
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  4. WASEEMULLA S
    Waseemulla S Win User

    Space being taken up on Windows 10?

    Space requirement for Windows 10 upgrade from Windows 8.1 on 60gb ssd

    Hi



    I suggest you to disable hibernation for time being till you upgrade to Windows 10. After disabling hibernation the space taken by hiberfil.sys would be cleared.

    After it is cleared you may run the disk clean up.

    And then try to upgrade to windows 10 from here:

    Download Windows 10:



    Follow the steps to disable hiberfil.sys from windows 10.


    • Click "Search" and type "Command Prompt" without quotes.

    • Right-click the "Command Prompt" item and click "Run as administrator."

    • In this elevated command prompt window, enter: powercfg -h off


    Hope this helps,

    Regards
     
    Waseemulla S, Apr 8, 2023
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