Windows 10: Windows says im using far more disk space than i am

Discus and support Windows says im using far more disk space than i am in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; https://imgur.com/a/b5JLyEE https://imgur.com/a/l6TA6Yi Screenshots of windows saying the drives full, and one of windirstat and properties saying... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/make_a_wish69, Apr 29, 2020.

  1. Windows says im using far more disk space than i am

    /u/make_a_wish69, Apr 29, 2020
    #1

  2. 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:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/free-up-disk-space

    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 23, 2020
    #2
  3. Noela Tum Win User
    Low Disk space and no storage

    Hi Katie,

    There are times when your Windows PC will let you know that it's low on disk space to prevent information loss. When your PC doesn't have enough disk space, it will affect the performance of your PC. Please answer these questions so we can isolate the cause
    of your concern:

    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • How much disk space is available at this time? Can you provide me a screenshot of the current disk space?
    • What is the current OS Build of your PC? Click the Start button, then type
      winver, and then press Enter to verify this information.

    You can also visit this
    article
    on how to free up more drive space to improve the performance of your computer.

    We're looking forward to your reply.
     
    Noela Tum, May 23, 2020
    #3
  4. Joan Pin Win User

    Windows says im using far more disk space than i am

    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 23, 2020
    #4
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