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Microsoft frequently releases updates to Windows 10, much to the detriment of those who do not want to be interrupted by a restart and install request. There will be a big one on October 10, but this one is different in two ways. First of all, this is one of the twice-yearly mega-upgrades of Windows 10 that brings a host of new features and takes a long time to install. Secondly, Microsoft warns that your computer could crash and that the company would not give advice on what to do if it happens.
The problem is the storage space. If you run the update and you do not have enough free space on your hard drive, Windows may initialize and crash your system. How much storage space do you need? Microsoft does not say. The update for Windows 10 last spring required 16 GB of empty space for 32-bit systems and 20 GB for 64-bit systems.
Why is this even a problem? Can the update not check available disk space and warn the user to make room if there is not enough space? It is possible, but it is not the case. Rather than helping Windows 10 users to install the update safely, Microsoft is relying on the prior reading of articles and on the resolution of the problem.
Here's what you can do to make sure the October 10 update does not block your system. First, check how much space is available on your computer. On the Windows keyboard or tray icon, select Settings> System> Storage. Decide if you want to free up space by using Spring's update requirements as a guide (16GB for 32-bit and 20GB for 64-bit).
Emptying the trash and deleting temporary files and download files are the most effective ways to free up space on your hard drive. However, you should think about it before throwing away all these files. You may still need recently downloaded or recycled files, and some temporary files may be used by the programs and applications that you run.
The Windows Storage Tool allows you to delete these unwanted files and allows you to control what is deleted and what is saved. You can set Storage Sense so that it runs automatically, but you can also configure it and run it at any time.
You can find and control storage from the Settings> System> Storage page. Configure it by enabling or disabling "Delete temporary files that my applications do not use" and selecting how long files will be kept in the Recycle Bin and Download folder before they are deleted. Click the "Clean Now" button and check if enough space has been released to safely install the October 10 update.
If you still need more space, you can remove programs or applications that you no longer use or move files to an external storage device such as a USB drive or cloud storage such as Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive. Photo, music and video files are good candidates because they are often large.
Microsoft's decision to set up a major upgrade without notifying the user if the available space is insufficient to install it safely is unreasonable and outrageous. One might think that the company has learned from the lack of respect for the needs and desires of its customers after the epic failure of the launch of the Xbox One. Apparently not. Microsoft leaves you in the wind so check if you have available storage space and make room if you need it. You can also consider eliminating that kind of hassle of your life by opting for a Chromebook.
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Microsoft frequently releases updates to Windows 10, much to the detriment of those who do not want to be interrupted by a restart and install request. There will be a big one on October 10, but this one is different in two ways. First of all, this is one of the twice-yearly mega-upgrades of Windows 10 that brings a host of new features and takes a long time to install. Secondly, Microsoft warns that your computer could crash and that the company would not give advice on what to do if it happens.
The problem is the storage space. If you run the update and you do not have enough free space on your hard drive, Windows may initialize and crash your system. How much storage space do you need? Microsoft does not say. The update for Windows 10 last spring required 16 GB of empty space for 32-bit systems and 20 GB for 64-bit systems.
Why is this even a problem? Can the update not check available disk space and warn the user to make room if there is not enough space? It is possible, but it is not the case. Rather than helping Windows 10 users to install the update safely, Microsoft is relying on the prior reading of articles and on the resolution of the problem.
Storage screen in the Windows 10 settings.Credit: Kevin Murnane
Here's what you can do to make sure the October 10 update does not block your system. First, check how much space is available on your computer. On the Windows keyboard or tray icon, select Settings> System> Storage. Decide if you want to free up space by using Spring's update requirements as a guide (16GB for 32-bit and 20GB for 64-bit).
Emptying the trash and deleting temporary files and download files are the most effective ways to free up space on your hard drive. However, you should think about it before throwing away all these files. You may still need recently downloaded or recycled files, and some temporary files may be used by the programs and applications that you run.
The Windows Storage Tool allows you to delete these unwanted files and allows you to control what is deleted and what is saved. You can set Storage Sense so that it runs automatically, but you can also configure it and run it at any time.
Storage Sense configures the screen in Windows 10 settings.Credit: Kevin Murnane
You can find and control storage from the Settings> System> Storage page. Configure it by enabling or disabling "Delete temporary files that my applications do not use" and selecting how long files will be kept in the Recycle Bin and Download folder before they are deleted. Click the "Clean Now" button and check if enough space has been released to safely install the October 10 update.
If you still need more space, you can remove programs or applications that you no longer use or move files to an external storage device such as a USB drive or cloud storage such as Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive. Photo, music and video files are good candidates because they are often large.
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Microsoft's decision to set up a major upgrade without notifying the user if the available space is insufficient to install it safely is unreasonable and outrageous. One might think that the company has learned from the lack of respect for the needs and desires of its customers after the epic failure of the launch of the Xbox One. Apparently not. Microsoft leaves you in the wind so check if you have available storage space and make room if you need it. You can also consider eliminating that kind of hassle of your life by opting for a Chromebook.
