Windows 10: Storage running out when it's not actually full

Discus and support Storage running out when it's not actually full in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello my computer has about 500gb of storage but seems to have run out without things installed, under installed apps it says it takes up 289gb when... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Finlay Lawes, Feb 14, 2024.

  1. FINLAY LAWES
    Finlay Lawes Win User

    Storage running out when it's not actually full


    Hello my computer has about 500gb of storage but seems to have run out without things installed, under installed apps it says it takes up 289gb when with all my installs together it uses just under 100gb should be two picturesAny help would be great since I've just had to uninstall quite a few things.Cheers

    :)
     
    Finlay Lawes, Feb 14, 2024
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  2. LOCKED
    locked Win User

    Storage showing as double the actual SSD size

    Running Windows 10 Home 20H2 (Build 19042.964) on an AMD based Windows Surface Laptop 4 with 512GB SSD.

    Even though it has a 512GB SDD as confirmed by both disk management and file explorer, settings -> system -> Storage reports the size as 951GB! I have searched but struggling to discover how to get it to report the real size.

    Per the image below it shows
    • 553GB used - bigger than the size of the SDD
      519GB in system & reserved


    Storage running out when it's not actually full 331831d1620463824t-storage-showing-double-actual-ssd-size-capture.png


    System and reserved breaks down per this screenshot

    Storage running out when it's not actually full 331832d1620464039t-storage-showing-double-actual-ssd-size-capture2.png


    Have tried various options including disk cleanup, SFC and DSIM to get it to report the correct size but to no avail. Any suggestions on how to correct this much appreciated?
     
    locked, Feb 14, 2024
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  3. ARUN B J
    Arun B J Win User
    Windows 10 Home will not boot or restart with USB Storage Spaces pool drives attached

    Hi George,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.


    • Did you make any changes in BIOS?

    • Are you getting any error message?
    I suggest you to update Storage controller drivers and check if it helps.

    Steps 1:


    • Press Windows key + X.

    • Select Device manager.

    • Expand Storage controller.

    • Right click on the driver and Update the drivers.


    Steps 2: Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue
    is with device. Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Feb 14, 2024
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  4. MEGAHERTZ
    Megahertz Win User

    Storage running out when it's not actually full

    Storage showing as double the actual SSD size  

    How come on settings -> system -> Storage I have a completely different screen?
    Why isn't System & Reserved listed?
    I'm running 10 Pro 20H2 (Build 19042.928)


    Storage running out when it's not actually full 331884d1620485429t-storage-showing-double-actual-ssd-size-image.png


    I have D:\users so documents etc isn't on C:
     
    Megahertz, Feb 14, 2024
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