How to fix low disk space error in Windows? 5 step-by-step guides here!

If you are running out of disk space on your Windows PC, you may encounter several problems such as slow performance, low memory warnings, or even system crashes. To avoid these problems, you need to free up disk space and optimize storage usage. In this blog post, we will show you five step-by-step guides on how to fix low disk space error in Windows.

1. Delete unnecessary files and folders. One of the easiest ways to free up disk space is to delete files and folders that you no longer need. These may include temporary files, downloads, recycle bin, old backups, etc. You can use the Disk Cleanup tool to find and remove these items. To use Disk Cleanup, follow these steps:

    – Open File Explorer and right click on the drive you want to clean.

    – Select Properties from the context menu.

    – Click the Disk Cleanup button on the General tab.

    – Select the items you want to delete and click OK.

    – Confirm your choice by clicking Delete files.

2. Uninstall unused programs and applications. Another way to free up disk space is to uninstall programs and applications that you rarely or never use. These can take up a lot of space and also slow down your system. To uninstall programs and applications, follow these steps:

    – Open Settings and click on Apps.

    – Click Apps & Features in the left panel.

    – Scroll through the list of installed programs and applications and select the ones you want to uninstall.

    – Click on the Uninstall button and follow the instructions to complete the process.

3. Move files to another drive or external storage. If you have another drive or external storage device, you can move some of your files there to free up space on your main drive. This can also help you better organize your files and make backups easier. To move files to another drive or external storage, follow these steps:

    – Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder containing the files you want to move.

    – Select the files you want to move and drag them to the destination folder on another drive or external storage device.

    – Alternatively, you can right-click on the selected files and choose Cut from the context menu. Then, go to the destination folder, right-click on an empty space and choose Paste.

4. Compress files and folders. Compressing files and folders can reduce their size and save disk space. However, this can also affect its performance and accessibility. You should only compress files and folders that you do not use frequently or that are not very important. To compress files and folders, follow these steps:

    – Open File Explorer and right-click on the file or folder you want to compress.

    – Select Properties from the context menu.

    – Click the Advanced button on the General tab.

    – Check the box next to Compress content to save disk space and click OK.

    – Click Apply and then OK.

5. Use a third-party disk space analysis tool. If you want to get a detailed overview of your disk space usage and find out which files and folders are taking up the most space, you can use a third-party disk space analysis tool. These tools can help you identify and remove large or duplicate files, clear cache and junk files, etc. Some of the popular disk space analysis tools are:

    – Free tree size:https://www.jam-software.com/treesize_free

    –WinDirStat:https://windirstat.net/

    -SpaceSniffer: http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/

Step 3. Click “Run Operation” and “Apply” button to preserve all changes.

Congratulations! You have successfully expanded your partition with unallocated space. If you don't have unallocated space on your drive, don't worry. You can still use EaseUS Partition Master to allocate free space from another partition to the one that needs more space.

Guide 2. Allocate free space from another partition

EaseUS Partition Master can also transfer free space from one partition to another without deleting or formatting any data. Here is how:

Step 1. Start EaseUS Partition Master, choose the partition that has enough free space and select “Allocate Space”.

Step 2. Select the destination partition you want to extend and drag the slider bar to adjust the amount of space you want to allocate.

Step 3. Click “OK” and then “Run operation” to start the process. Click “Apply” to confirm and finish the task.

You have now successfully allocated free space from another partition to the one that is low on disk space. This way, you can resolve the low disk space error without losing any data or creating unallocated space.

Another way to get more free space for your partition is to use EaseUS Partition Master. This software can help you redistribute unused disk space from another drive to the partition that needs more space. Here's how to do it:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master and find a large partition with plenty of free disk space. Right click on it and choose “Allocate Space.”

Step 2. In the pop-up window, select the partition that has a low disk space error and drag the slider to adjust the amount of space you want to allocate. Click “OK” to confirm.

If you want to speed up your computer and improve its performance, one of the easiest ways is to use Disk Cleanup. This is a tool built into Windows that helps you delete unnecessary files from your hard drive, such as temporary files, Internet cache, Recycle Bin items, and more. Here are the steps to use Disk Cleanup:

1. Click the search box on the taskbar and type “Disk Cleanup.” Select the Disk Cleanup app from the results.

2. In the Disk Cleanup window, select the drive you want to clean. Typically, this is the C: drive where Windows is installed. Click "OK."

3. In the next window, you will see a list of files that you can delete to free up space. You can check or uncheck the boxes next to each file type depending on your preferences. You can also click “Clean up system files” to remove more files that Windows doesn't need, such as old updates, error reports, etc.

4. After you have selected the files you want to delete, click "OK" again. You will see a confirmation message asking if you are sure you want to delete these files permanently. Click “Delete Files” to continue.

5. Wait for Disk Cleanup to finish deleting the files. You may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

By using Disk Cleanup regularly, you can keep your computer running smoothly and efficiently. You can also schedule Disk Cleanup to run automatically using Task Scheduler or create a shortcut on your desktop for easy access.