Who is concerend about the Win 10 May Update needing 32GB free space

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3Edge
Senior Member

718

11-01-2016, 01:35 AM

I saw this mentioned by Microsoft too, stating the 1903 May update needs 32GB of free space. It’s frustrating for those with 120GB SSDs that already have the OS and apps installed. I don’t understand how losing 32GB would be such a big deal.

3Edge

11-01-2016, 01:35 AM #1

Gidion80
Junior Member

11-01-2016, 03:17 AM

Keep it simple, just use less data on the SSD or upgrade to a 250GB model now.

Gidion80

11-01-2016, 03:17 AM #2

Keep it simple, just use less data on the SSD or upgrade to a 250GB model now.

Der_HauiHD
Member

144

11-05-2016, 12:28 PM

Not upset. Plenty of room.

Der_HauiHD

11-05-2016, 12:28 PM #3

Not upset. Plenty of room.

Stark134
Member

11-05-2016, 05:42 PM

I'm glad I have space, though I still think MS is impaired. Let's get a good update.

Stark134

11-05-2016, 05:42 PM #4

I'm glad I have space, though I still think MS is impaired. Let's get a good update.

brews101
Junior Member

11-09-2016, 03:49 AM

Running on a 240GB SSD with only 50GB free space seems fine now, but it might become an issue later. It's wise to maintain some extra space for performance and future needs. Also, this setup could affect new installations—like requiring a 64GB boot drive.

brews101

11-09-2016, 03:49 AM #5

cursino_8
Member

226

11-09-2016, 03:54 AM

It seems I’m not familiar with what MS is currently doing. Let’s check the exact space usage once the update is applied.

cursino_8

11-09-2016, 03:54 AM #6

It seems I’m not familiar with what MS is currently doing. Let’s check the exact space usage once the update is applied.

diegoiav
Member

101

11-24-2016, 05:20 PM

You didn’t check the update notes, did you? The change will require 32GB of storage on Windows 10 64-bit. That means your system will now need 32GB right away. The update itself doesn’t need that much space.

diegoiav

11-24-2016, 05:20 PM #7

OG_NAME30
Member

11-24-2016, 06:22 PM

No? A 120GB SSD is more than sufficient for Windows. I have 85GB available with Windows 10/Steam/Origin/Chrome/GPU Drivers installed on the SSD.

OG_NAME30

11-24-2016, 06:22 PM #8

No? A 120GB SSD is more than sufficient for Windows. I have 85GB available with Windows 10/Steam/Origin/Chrome/GPU Drivers installed on the SSD.

kreptedcannon
Member

227

11-30-2016, 07:31 PM

Jokes in Linux

kreptedcannon

11-30-2016, 07:31 PM #9

Jokes in Linux

xxsammiesxx
Junior Member

12-10-2016, 01:02 PM

#10

This 32GB will mainly handle moving data and temporary files. If the update actually provides 32GB for the Windows OS, it's time for Microsoft to retire its outdated Windows framework.

xxsammiesxx

12-10-2016, 01:02 PM #10

This 32GB will mainly handle moving data and temporary files. If the update actually provides 32GB for the Windows OS, it's time for Microsoft to retire its outdated Windows framework.

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