Windows 10: What happened to my disk space?

Discus and support What happened to my disk space? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I wasn't connected to the internet when this happenedI deleted 2.7GB from my diskI only got 100mb extra free spaceWhat happened to the other 2.6GB?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by nnly, May 9, 2021.

  1. nnly Win User

    What happened to my disk space?


    I wasn't connected to the internet when this happenedI deleted 2.7GB from my diskI only got 100mb extra free spaceWhat happened to the other 2.6GB? What's using it?

    :)
     
    nnly, May 9, 2021
    #1
  2. Joan Pin Win User

    disk space reduced after media creation tool

    Hi Sarah,

    One of the possible reasons why your disk space was reduced is due to an unallocated disk space on your partitions. For us to isolate your concern, we suggest that you check your device's partition. To do this, follow the steps provided below:

    • Type Computer Management on Ask me anything and press
      Enter.
    • Select Storage and click on Disk Management.
    • Send us a screenshot.
    We look forward to your response.
     
    Joan Pin, May 9, 2021
    #2
  3. My disk space is gone

    Hi John,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I do appreciate your efforts and time.

    Try to run theSystem Maintenance Troubleshooter.


    • Press Windows key + W and type
      Troubleshooting.

    • Select Troubleshooting.

    • Select view all on the top left corner.

    • Click System Maintenance,
      follow onscreen instructions.
    I suggest you to run Check Disk which performs an analysis of the disk. Refer to the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X.
    • Click on Command prompt (Admin).
    • Type chkdsk /f and hit enter.
    For reference:

    Tips to free up drive space on your PC:

    Tips to free up drive space on your PC

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, May 9, 2021
    #3
  4. What happened to my disk space?

    Low Disk Space error

    Hi,

    I suggest you to delete the unwanted applications or games installed on the device and also perform a Disk Cleanup.

    In order to delete the games or applications, which has been downloaded from the Windows Store you need to right click on the game and select
    Uninstall option from the Start menu.

    If the games that you are downloaded are .exe or the applications which are not downloaded from the Windows Store, you may try deleting it from the Control panel.

    To do so, please follow the below steps.

    • Right Click on Start Menu.
    • Open Control Panel.
    • Click Programs.
    • Click Programs and Features.
    • Click on the programs that you would like to uninstall.
    I suggest you to try the steps in the following article to free up space and check if it helps.

    Free up drive space in Windows 10

    Also, refer to the Wiki Article created by
    Andre Da Costa
    from the below link:

    How to free up disk space in Windows

    How to free up disk space in Windows

    Hope it helps. Revert to us with the results, will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohan Babu ER, May 9, 2021
    #4
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