Windows 10: Space too limited to update Win 10, Ext HDD option not working

Discus and support Space too limited to update Win 10, Ext HDD option not working in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have a mini-PC with a hard limit of 32 GB storage. I've managed to get as far as Win10 1909, but before I am able to download and install all the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by KevinMcCarthy_467, Mar 30, 2022.

  1. Space too limited to update Win 10, Ext HDD option not working


    I have a mini-PC with a hard limit of 32 GB storage. I've managed to get as far as Win10 1909, but before I am able to download and install all the 1909 fixes, the 20H2 version update jumps the queue and runs me out of space. I have tried to employ the external drive utility with both USB and external hard drive to no avail. Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.Thanks,Kevin

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    KevinMcCarthy_467, Mar 30, 2022
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  2. WIn + space stopped working for me...

    While CTRL + win + Space or Shift + win + space do work. What is funny is that when i press win + space it works like I only pressed space.

    Win button is working for sure, checked it

    Languages list is showing when ctrl or shiift is additionally pressed

    Any suggestions?
     
    ИванРоманчук, Mar 30, 2022
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  3. Perseides Win User
    Updating to WIndows 10 in limited SSD space.


    Hello, need some advice on how to update a windows 7 to 10 on a Intel NUC with only 32gb of mSATA of SSD. The effective memory space of the SSD is about 28gb. I do have an USB external HDD which I use as a bootup disc/installer, but the limited SSD space in the NUC is a challenge.

    Is there any suggestion on what is the best way to proceed? How much space do I have to free up in the old Windows 7 so the installation will proceed properly??
     
    Perseides, Mar 30, 2022
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  4. GaryWere Win User

    Space too limited to update Win 10, Ext HDD option not working

    Printers, ext HDD not recognised

    Upgraded to Windows 10, initially, printers & ext HDD for backup all worked OK. Few days later, all stopped working, nothing visible in Devices window. Subsequently downloaded updates KB3081449, KB3081452 on 28 Aug followed by KB3081448 on 29 Aug. Full
    functionality returned. Backed up on 30 Aug, used printer on 01 Sep; no problems. Today, printers visible in Devices, but marked as offline even thought they are switched on. Ext HDD not visible at all. What's going on and how can I fix it?
     
    GaryWere, Mar 30, 2022
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