"The C drive does not have enough space to unzip this package. [Solved]"

Here's a quick glance at all the requirements you need to fulfill to fix the "There isn't enough space to extract this package" error:

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When you try to install software like QuickBooks, Office 2016, or any other program, you might see an error message that reads, "There is not enough space on the disk to extract this package." Many computer users have had the unpleasant experience of running out of space on their C drive while trying to extract an installer. What would you do if you encountered this issue?

This annoying issue prevents you from extracting packages on the C drive. There might be other hassles, like not being able to save data on the C drive or not having enough space to run programs. Fortunately, this article offers effective ways to fix the "Not enough space to extract this package to the C drive" error. Follow these methods to easily resolve the problem.

Solving the issue of insufficient space during decompression quickly

If you encounter the issue that "Drive C doesn't have enough space to unpack this package," try a quick repair.

• Restart your system
• Try using a different decompression program to unpack the file
• Redownload the package

Solution 1: Increase C drive space to resolve insufficient space for extracting the installer If you encounter the issue "not enough free space" while trying to extract an installer, you can try increasing the storage capacity of your C drive. Here are some methods: 1. **Clean up disk space**: - Open "My Computer" or "This PC." - Right-click on the C drive and select "Properties." - On the "General" tab, click "Disk Cleanup." - After the system analyzes the disk, check the file types you want to delete, then click "OK." - In the confirmation dialog, click "Delete Files." 2. **Move files to another drive**: - Move personal folders (like Documents, Pictures, Videos, etc.) to another drive. - Use File Explorer to cut and paste the files to their new location. 3. **Use third-party cleanup tools**: - Download and use a third-party disk cleanup tool, like CCleaner, to help remove unnecessary files and temporary data. 4. **Extend the C drive partition**: - If there is unused hard drive space, use a disk management tool to extend the C drive partition. - Right-click "My Computer" or "This PC," choose "Manage," and then select "Disk Management." - Find an extendable partition, right-click it, and choose "Extend Volume." - Follow the wizard to complete the process. 5. **Consider using external storage**: - If none of the above methods work, consider using a USB flash drive or an external hard drive to extract the installer. Make sure to back up important files before performing any disk operations to prevent data loss.

Partition Manager supports increasing partition capacity, including adding space to C drive or other basic management tasks. You can download Disk Manager directly and then follow the steps below to easily expand C drive in Windows 7/8/10.

Step 1: Click "Optimize" to extend the C drive.

When the C drive is low on space, hover your mouse over it and you will see a “Low disk space” warning on the Partition Master tool. Click “Resize/Move” to extend it.

Click "OK" to automatically extend the C drive.

After clicking “OK”, Partition Master will automatically allocate space from other drives to solve the low disk space problem on C drive.

Optional: You can also click "Customize" to manually expand C:.

Select "Resize Manually", check the C drive, and drag the allocation point to the right to increase the space of C drive. Then click "OK" to finish.

Manually adjust low C drive space

Step 3: Confirm that you've fixed the low disk space issue on your C drive

Click the “Run Tasks” button in the upper right, and then click “Apply” to begin all pending operations.

Video Tutorial: How to Increase C Drive Space

You can also follow along with this video to resize your C drive, ensuring you have enough space to proceed.

Solution 2: Clean up junk files and free up C drive space to resolve the out-of-space error

If a quick fix doesn't work, you can free up space on your C drive and expand it.

To easily accomplish this, it is advisable to use a free and professional tool called CleanGenius – the simplest and most effective way to free up space on your C drive so you can unzip the installer package.

Step 1. Download and install Partition Master Suite.

Step 2: Click on PC Cleaner to install the CleanGinus tool. Then click “Cleanup” and select “Scan” to start cleaning your system and get your computer back to new.

Step 3: The software will scan your entire computer to find idle data files that are taking up a lot of disk space. You can select unwanted large files, system junk files, and invalid Windows entries, then click on “Clean” to start the cleaning process.

4. When the scan is finished, click “Finish” to clean up the system junk files.

Conclusions

On this page, we provide 3 quick fixes and 2 reliable methods to effectively resolve the "Not enough space on C drive to extract installation package" error for Windows users.

A multifunctional partition master is one of the most reliable tools out there to fix this error on all Windows computers. If you're dealing with this issue, download the software and let it assist you.

"Frequently Asked Questions about 'Not enough space on C drive to unzip files'"

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Why does my computer show insufficient disk space when there is actually space available?

There are several reasons why you might get a “disk space full” error, even when the disk shows free space. These include:

• Hidden files or data on the disk are taking up too much space.
• Virtual memory is using disk space.
• The disk is infected with a virus or malware.

How to free up C drive local disk space?

Here are some ways to free up space on the C drive, or Local Disk:

• Delete or clean up large, unnecessary junk files.
• Uninstall large or unnecessary programs.
• Move or transfer large folders, files, and apps from the C drive to another drive.
• Extend the C drive by allocating space from another drive.

3. Why is my C drive always full?

A full C drive can result from several factors, including:

• A Windows Update backup or the Windows.Old folder.
• Temporary files.
• A virus or malware infection.
• Too many unnecessary files in the Recycling Bin.
• All Windows downloads are saved to the C drive.

If you need a step-by-step guide, please refer to this page for help: C Drive is Full.