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Error not enough Disk Space - Even though I have plenty of space

Anonymous
2023-07-03T20:28:59+00:00

Hi all,

I am currently trying to install games from steam, but I'm encountering an error message indicating that I don't have sufficient disk space.
However, I have approximately 600 GB on disk G and 1.2 TB on disk M.
I am perplexed as to why I am unable to install a 75GB game like death stranding.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-07-04T01:20:29+00:00

    OK, there is something definitely fundamentally wrong here. Copying to these drives from another drive has nothing to do with networking and so that is out. This is a drive access issue.

    The Disk Manager window is pretty clear. You have multiple hard disks with various partitions. The partitions in question have plenty of room on them and no signs of anything going wrong.

    Let's start with some basics before we completely reset your machine and force you to reinstall your apps.

    First, run Windows Update in case this is a known issue and there is an update for it.

    Next, we will reinstall some drivers.

    1. Hold down the Windows key and press "X".
    2. Choose Device Manager.
    3. While in Device Manager, if asked to reboot say no.
    4. Open Disk drives and remove any drives.
    5. Open IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers and Storage Controllers and remove any controllers.
    6. Reboot

    If that doesn't work, check your motherboard manufacturer for updated chipset drivers. Follow their instructions to install them and reboot.

    If that does not work, try this:

    1. Click Start and type "Command".
    2. Run Command Prompt as Admin.
    3. Type "sfc /scannow" and hit enter.
    4. If it reports that it replaced files, test.
    5. If it reports that it cannot replace files then we have a likely culprit.
    6. If it reports that it did nothing, then we continue on.

    If that does not work, try this:

    1. Click Start and type "msconfig". Open the System Configuration app.
    2. On the Boot tab, choose "Safe Mode". Click Apply, then OK.
    3. Restart the machine.
    4. Test in Safe Mode.
    5. When finished, reboot.

    Let me know if any of these help or give you unexpected results.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-07-04T23:22:20+00:00

    Thank you, sir. I have exhausted all possible solutions, but the problem persists. Therefore, I believe it would be best for me to utilize my warranty and seek the assistance of a technician to resolve the issue on my behalf.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-07-03T22:29:59+00:00

    Hello!

    If the issue happens outside of Steam then I can help you further.

    First, is it only downloads? What happens if you move large files between G and M? This could be a drive issue, a drive controller issue, or something odd about your networking. It is pretty strange, and even stranger that it impacted two drives at the same time.

    If it happens when copying between drives, it is more likely to be a drive issue than a networking issue. In that case, you can look at the drive partitions by using the Disk Manager.

    1. Click Start and type in "hard disk". Choose "Create and format hard disk partitions".
    2. In Disk Management, you can see all of your drives, their partitions, their sizes, and what filing system they use. By preference, you want to see NTFS. If it says FAT32 then it is possible that a single file is so big that it can't copy, as FAT32 has a limit of 4GB. That seems most unlikely, however.

    Let me know if you find anything funny and whether it happens with both drives and if it happens when copying between drives.

    Regards,

    David N.

    Microsoft Community Independent Advisor

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-07-03T21:31:07+00:00

    Thank you. sir. for attempting to assist me. I have tried resetting my download path, but it does not appear to be effective. Moreover, I have discovered that the issue I mentioned not only occurs on Steam but also arises when I attempt to download files from my cloud drive to disk M.

    I wonder if the issue could be related to a storage partition problem, similar to what is described in this post.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-07-03T21:18:08+00:00

    Hello! My name is David N. and I am a Microsoft Community Independent Advisor and Windows fan. I will be happy to assist you with your issue.

    It sounds to me as if you are downloading to the wrong drive, probably your C:\ drive. I am not a Steam expert, but try this:

    1. Right-click on the Steam icon in the task tray.
    2. Choose Settings.
    3. Go to Storage.
    4. Click on the drive where you want the game to save.
    5. Click on the little button with three dots next to the space meter.
    6. Chose "Make default".

    DISCLAIMER: I am not a Steam expert. If this does not work, or you wish to change which drive you download to, I recommend that you check with Steam or on their forums.

    I hope this helps! Please let me know if this resolves your issue or if you require additional assistance.

    Regards,

    David N.

    Microsoft Community Independent Advisor

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