Windows 10: Storage won't decrease after moving file to another drive

Discus and support Storage won't decrease after moving file to another drive in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Recently, I purchased an external hard drive to free up some space on my C drive, i transferred my documents and videos and whatever over, and it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Tom Brayshaw, Feb 28, 2023.

  1. Storage won't decrease after moving file to another drive


    Recently, I purchased an external hard drive to free up some space on my C drive, i transferred my documents and videos and whatever over, and it worked fine, then i tried to move microsoft flight simulator over which is a 193 gb file, it moved over but i noticed the storage on my c drive did not decrease, yes i checked the recycle bin but it was empty, can anyone help?

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    Tom Brayshaw, Feb 28, 2023
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  2. RonMM_415 Win User

    Decreasing storage space on C:/ drive

    Hi over the past couple of days I have had a struggle with storage on my c:/ drive. I have deleted many applications in addition to remvoing 42 gB of files and application to an external harddrive with the ctrl + x - command. Nevertheless I only have about
    2GB available at this moment and the number decreases for each minute. I recently removed about 5 gb of applications and therefore i have these 2 gb available at this moment altough it decreases for each minute.

    To my knowledge I do not download anything at this moment.

    Running on windows 8.1
     
    RonMM_415, Feb 28, 2023
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  3. Xylee Del Win User
    hard drive full, but can<t find the item to erase

    Windows 10 has the option to change the storage location. We suggest that you change the storage location so you can still use your hard drive instead of using the SSD. Kindly follow the steps below on how to change the storage location:

    • On the Search bar, type in storage and select the top most result.
    • On the Storage screen, change the location of each options to your desired hard drive. The files will now be saved on the specific hard drive.

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    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Xylee Del, Feb 28, 2023
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  4. tops Win User

    Storage won't decrease after moving file to another drive

    Skype won´t wok in 17063

    Skype Won´t work... games won´t work...

    Making backup and re-format...

    Maybe I Install a Windows 7 again, At least, all of my games run smoothly ...Sadness!!

    *Banghead
     
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