Windows 10 is downloading to C drive which has little space D drive has space. I want to change the downloading to D drive

Question

Currently Windows 10 wants to download patches to my C Drive but not enough space so I want to direct the downloads to D Drive

Answer 1

Windows updates will by default use the C drive and cannot be moved to another drive,

If you are short of space on the C Drive, it should be possible to move data to the D drive.

Download the free TreeSize app from the Microsoft Store.

Very Important - to run TreeSize, you must right click its icon and choose Run as Administrator.

Please provide a screenshot of your C drive in that TreeSize utility, so I can see your hard drive and work out where that space is being used and if there is an underlying problem.

Please ensure the full TreeSize window is in the screenshot, there is information on the top and bottom bars I needs to see.

Answer 2

Already done 1,2 and 3. Soime files cannot be moved

Answer 3

Windows 10 typically requires a certain amount of free space on the system drive (C drive) to download and install updates. Unfortunately, there isn't a direct way to change the download location for Windows updates to another drive (like D drive). However, you can try the following steps to free up space on your C drive:

1. Disk Cleanup: Use the Disk Cleanup tool to remove unnecessary files. Right-click on the C drive in File Explorer, select Properties, and then click on Disk Cleanup. You can also select "Clean up system files" to remove old Windows installations.
2. Uninstall Unused Programs: Remove any non-essential programs that you no longer use to free up space.
3. Move Files: Consider moving personal files (like documents, photos, and videos) from the C drive to the D drive to create more space.
4. Change Installation Locations: For future installations of applications, you can change the installation location to the D drive if the software allows it. However, this won't affect Windows updates directly.
5. Check for Large Files: Use tools like WinDirStat to identify large files or folders that may be taking up space on your C drive.

If you still encounter issues after freeing up space, you may need to consider upgrading your storage or using external storage solutions.