Windows 10: Windows 10 update initialization may fail on devices with low storage space

In a support document, Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows Update may fail on devices with low storage space. The support document was quietly published by Microsoft earlier this week and it could be a advice for the users who are planning to install Windows 10 October 2018 Update.

Microsoft explains that the systems that have limited storage space may fail to install updates. Basically, Windows Update may fail to check systems for storage space requirements before it begins the initialization process.

You can easily address this problem – by expanding the storage capacity of the device or by deleting the unused, system generated and temporary files.

“We recommend a regular regimen of system maintenance to help ensure that updates are successful. This includes deleting unnecessary and temporary files. It also includes maintaining awareness of available and allocated storage on systems. To free up disk space in Windows 10, use the following tasks,” Microsoft explains.

You can easily fix the Windows Update initialization problem


Microsoft has also listed the workarounds that you should apply if your device is running low on storage. It could be a big issue if your PC is low on storage and Windows Update kicks off as it could cause the upcoming feature update to repeatedly fail.

Microsoft hasn’t said exactly how much space the upcoming feature will require but you’re always recommended to keep at least 30GB of free storage for a smooth upgrade experience.

Dealing with the low storage problem


You can use the legacy disk cleanup tool and the new free up space tool on your Windows 10 device to delete the junk files.



Free up space is a Windows 10 feature that basically lets you delete unnecessary or temporary files from your device.

Here’s how you can delete junk files from your PC:

• Open Start menu and select Settings.
• Navigate to System > Storage
• Select Free up space now under Storage Sense.
• The system will determine what files and apps are taking up the most space on your PC.
• You can then select the items (for example Temporary files) and click Remove files to start the process.

Microsoft has fixed most of the bugs in Windows 10 October 2018 Update and the RTM candidate will be announced soon. It is likely that Microsoft will deliver the RTM build to the Release Preview Ring Insiders by the next week.

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My storage space is getting low mysteriously.

Check the steps here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...date-issues-on-devices-with-low-storage-space

 

low storage space

Hi Lewis. I'm Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

Follow these resources for managing Windows with tight storage:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-reclaim-stor...

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/maximize-stora...

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-install-any-...

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/...

In addition you can move the User folders off of C to another drive to save space:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1964-move-u...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

 

Low Storage Space - couple questions

Hi Claire,

The low storage space that you are experiencing might occur due to an automatic backup files that consume your hard disk space when creating a restore point. To turn it off, follow the steps below:

• Open Settings, and click/tap on the
  Update & security icon.
• Select Backup on the left side, and turn off Automatically back up my files on the right side.

To disable hibernation option, you may check the following steps:

• Right-click on the Start button, and choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the pop-up menu. If you are prompted by the User Account Control asking if you want to allow this program to make changes to your computer, click
  Yes to proceed.
• In the Command Prompt window, type powercfg.exe /hibernate off and press
  Enter. Exit the Command Prompt window.

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