Windows 10: Trying to update a Lenovo Ideapad 100S-141BR

Hi, all - I'm trying to do a Windows 10 update on my 2018 Lenovo Ideapad 100S-141BR, but it keeps telling me there isn't enough disc space. I've tried attaching a flash drive that has more than enough room on it, but the computer seems to be ignoring it and keeps telling me I don't have enough disc space. There's no way for me to delete enough stuff off the hard drive to free up enough space since most of the room is taking up by systems files. Then I got a message from the Windows 10 Update Assistant that my Lenovo couldn't be updated. Is there any way I can make this update work out, or is there no way to update this laptop? Thanks!!

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Trying to update a Lenovo Ideapad 100S-141BR

Hi, all -

I'm trying to do a Windows 10 update on my 2018 Lenovo Ideapad 100S-141BR, but it keeps telling me there isn't enough disc space. I've tried attaching a flash drive that has more than enough room on it, but the computer seems to be ignoring it and keeps telling me I don't have enough disc space. There's no way for me to delete enough stuff off the hard drive to free up enough space since most of the room is taking up by systems files.

Then I got a message from the Windows 10 Update Assistant that my Lenovo couldn't be updated.

Is there any way I can make this update work out, or is there no way to update this laptop?

Thanks!!

 

Trying to update a Lenovo Ideapad 100S-141BR

Hi SueB and welcome to TF,

So how big is your hard drive then? If you trying to update your Windows, I think it has nothing to do with connecting a flash drive, if you mean USB flash drive. More likely you would need a bigger hard drive, as bro67 said.

HTH

 

Trying to update a Lenovo Ideapad 100S-141BR

Hi, what is your current build? The forum prompted you thus:




How much free space do you have on your system drive? (For a feature update (upgrade) you need at least around 30Gb free). If you're simply short of space, there's a tutorial to help:
Free Up Drive Space in Windows 10

What is the update or upgrade you are attempting?

Please post the text of any error message exactly as shown.

Note that when upgrading, Windows.old is created on your system drive - about as large as your existing Windows folder. Attaching a flash drive does not help with this.

Thanks.