Low Disk Space Error Message

Question

I have a low disk space error on my computer. How do I fix the problem?

Answer 1

Please refer Microsoft's recommendation for this:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/free-up-drive-space-in-windows-85529ccb-c365-490d-b548-831022bc9b32#windowsversion=windows_10

Let us know if this helps!

Answer 2

@Dwyanne Wood

Unisntall unwanted softwares, move your personal files to another disk.

Delete old system restore points. Keep only latest last two points.

Replace Higher capacity SSD nvme for windows OS

Answer 3

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 4

Follow these steps in order and check your free space after each step:

1. Check how much space is left
   1. Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
   2. Select This PC on the left.
   3. Look under Devices and drives to see which drive (usually C: ) is low on space.
2. Clear Microsoft Store cache (helps if Temp or app files are filling the disk)
   1. Press Windows key + R.
   2. Type wsreset.exe and select OK.
   3. A blank Command Prompt opens, then closes after a few seconds, and Microsoft Store opens.
3. Restart the PC
   1. Select Start > Power > Restart.
4. Turn on Storage Sense to automatically free space
   1. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage.
   2. Turn Storage Sense On.
   3. Use the options there to automatically delete temporary files and items in Recycle Bin.
5. Use Cleanup recommendations / temporary file cleanup
   1. In Settings > System > Storage, review Cleanup recommendations or Temporary files.
   2. Delete temporary files, large or unused files, and unused apps that are safe to remove.
6. Move personal files off the full drive
   1. Connect an external drive (USB, SD card, or external HDD/SSD).
   2. In File Explorer, move large personal files (videos, music, photos, documents) from the low-space drive to the external drive.
7. Change where new files are saved (to avoid getting full again)
   1. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage > Advanced storage settings > Where new content is saved.
   2. For each content type (documents, music, pictures, etc.), choose another drive that has more free space.
8. Turn on OneDrive Files On-Demand (if using OneDrive)
   1. Turn on Files On-Demand so only placeholders are stored locally and full files stay in the cloud. This reduces local disk usage.
9. Scan for malware (if space keeps disappearing)
   1. Run a full scan with Windows Security or another trusted antivirus to remove malware that might be filling the drive.

If the low disk space error is specifically about a full Temp folder after running Disk Cleanup, reset Microsoft Store, clear the Store cache with wsreset.exe, run the Windows Update troubleshooter (in Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot), then restart the PC.

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References:

• Fix low disk space errors quickly in Windows
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