How to Fix Low Disk Space Error on Windows [2024 New]

The "Low Disk Space" warning message typically appears on the Windows operating system when you start up your PC or open a computer hard drive.

1. Low Disk Space - "You are running out of disk space on Local Disk (X:). Click here to see if you can free up space on this drive."

2. Low Disk Space - "You're running out of space on this PC. Manage storage to view usage and free up some space."

On this page, you'll learn about the causes of the "Low Disk Space" error and discover 8 solutions to resolve this issue.

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Check What Is Occupying Your Disk Space

Various large download files, page files, temporary files, previous Windows installation files, virus or malware attacks, etc., can occupy drive space. Identifying what is consuming disk space can assist in resolving your disk space issues. A professional Disk Analyzer tool, such as tools Partition Master Professional, offers a Space Analyzer feature that helps users conveniently analyze their hard disk's usage status:

Step 1. Open AOMEI Partition Assistant and activate Space Analyzer under Tools.

Step 2. Choose the target disk and click "Analyze". Wait for a moment, and you'll see the detailed data.

If you're aware of the reason behind low disk space, you can proceed to delete the targeted files. Continue reading for additional methods to resolve this error. Moreover, if you found this article useful, please share it with your friends by clicking on the social media buttons.

Resolve Low Disk Space Issue in Windows 11/10/8/7

The quickest and most efficient method to resolve the low disk space error in Windows 11/10/8/7 is to allocate additional space to the existing drive. In simpler terms, you just need to extend the partition or drive that is running out of space or switch to a larger drive, and the issue will be rectified.

Download: Partition Manager Software to Fix Low Disk Space Error

So, how do you add usable space to extend the low disk partition or replace the drive with a larger one? Here, we introduce a comprehensive partition manager software called AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional to assist you.

Now, you can use the tool Partition Master to resolve the "low disk space" issue in Windows operating systems via either of the following two methods:

Method 1: Extend Drive with Low Disk Space

When you receive the "Low Disk Space" warning message from Partition Master, you can click the 1-Click Extend button to promptly resize your hard disk partitions. It will automatically adjust the available partitions and intelligently expand them for you.

Follow the example provided, and you will learn how to easily extend a system drive or a non-system drive:

Step 1. Go to Partition Manager, hover your mouse on the target drive with low disk space, and click "Resize with 1-Click".

When your partition is out of space and shows read, Partition Master will pop up low disk space warning and offer "Adjust with 1-click" option.

Step 2. Click "OK" to automatically extend the partition.

The tool Partition Master will intelligently extend the partition to solve the low space issue, and you just need to click "OK" to proceed.

If Smart Space Adjustment doesn't meet your needs, you can also click "Manual Adjustment" to extend the partition size manually. Then, click "OK" to proceed.

Step 3. Perform operations to extend the low disk space partition.

Click the "Execute Task" button in the top corner and confirm changes by clicking "Apply".

If you need to adjust the partition to fit your needs, like combining a low-space drive with an adjacent one, extending a drive using unallocated space, or taking space from another drive, please refer to the following article for detailed instructions:

How to Extend System Partition in Windows 11/10

How can I expand the system partition in Windows 11/10? A professional partition manager, such as Partition Master, along with Disk Management and DiskPart, will assist you in easily resizing, shrinking, and extending the partition in Windows 11/10 through four methods.

Method 2: Upgrade the Low Space Disk to a Larger Drive

The hard disk space might be too small to accommodate all the required software and files. If you're unable to delete any files from the disk and wish to preserve all your data without compromising system performance, you can utilize a tool like Partition Master to clone all your data and upgrade to a larger HDD or SSD.

Step 1. Select the source disk.

1. Click "Clone" from the left menu. Select "Clone OS Disk" or "Clone Data Disk" and click "Next."
2. Select the source disk and click "Next."

Step 2. Select the target disk.

• Select the desired HDD/SSD as your destination and click "Next" to proceed.
• Read the warning message and confirm by clicking the "Yes" button.

Step 3. View the disk layout and edit the target disk partition size.

Then click "Continue" when the program warns that it will erase all data on the target disk. (If you have valuable data on the target disk, back it up beforehand.)

You can choose "Autofit the disk", "Clone as source", or "Edit disk layout" to customize your disk arrangement. (Select the last option if you want to allocate more space to the C drive.)

Step 4. Click "Start" to initiate the disk cloning process.

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Free Up Hard Drive Space to Resolve Low Disk Space Error

If you require more fundamental operations to prevent future low disk space warnings, here are some tips for logically and tidily managing your computer's hard drive. If you find these methods effective in freeing up disk space, feel free to share them with others who might be in need.

< strong >6 Ways to Free Up Hard Drive Space, Eliminate Low Disk Space on Windows:

1. #1. Move Apps/Large Files to Another Drive
2. #2. Clean Up Disk (Including Large Files and Junk Files)
3. #3. Delete Duplicate and Temp Files
4. #4. Empty Recycle Bin Regularly
5. #5. Turn on Cloud Storage Service to Save Files
6. #6. Run Anti-Virus Software to Clean Up Malware Regularly

Way 1: Move Apps/Large Files to Another Drive

某些默认程序可能会占用C盘空间，如果空间不足。你可以使用Partition Master工具提供的AppMove功能轻松迁移大型程序，释放空间。此功能可以将已安装的应用程序和大型文件移动到另一个驱动器，以释放磁盘空间。

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. Activate AppMove in the Discovery section.

Step 2. In the AppMove interface, select App Migration and click Start to initiate the migration process.

Step 3. Choose the installed apps, large programs, or even games that you want to move. Next, browse and select the target drive or partition as the destination under the "Migrate to" section. Finally, click on Transfer to start shifting your apps.

Way 2: Clean Up Disk (Including Large Files and Junk Files)

When using applications, software, or Windows systems, many large, unnecessary files and junk files are typically generated. You can employ tools like CleanGenius to scan and remove large files from both system and non-system disks, effectively cleansing your disk space.

Step 1. Download and run tools Partition Master.

In Discovery, select CleanGenius and download it.

Step 2. On CleanGenius, click on "Cleanup" and then "Scan" from the main screen.

Step 3. After the scan, select the unnecessary large files and junk files, then click Clean Up to get rid of the large files.

Way 3: Delete Duplicate and Temporary Files

Duplicate files are bound to be generated. Don't let multiple copies of the same file take up your precious hard drive space.

To delete temporary files, you can manually remove them by navigating to: Windows File Explorer > C: > Windows folder > Temp folder, and then clearing the contents of the folder.

Or you can set up an automatic temporary cleanup plan:

Step 1. Go to Settings > System > Storage.

Step 2. Proceed to Temporary Files and set up a cleanup schedule for 1 day, 14 days, 30 days, or any preferred duration.

< a id="way4" name="way4">Method 4: Empty the Recycling Bin Regularly

The Windows Recycle Bin temporarily holds deleted files and folders in case you need to recover them after deletion. However, having too many files in the Recycle Bin can also consume a significant amount of disk space.

Regularly emptying the Recycle Bin helps prevent the drive from filling up and running out of free space. You can either manually empty the Recycle Bin yourself or set up an automatic Recycle Bin cleanup schedule using the following steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > System > Storage.

Step 2. Click "Change how we free up space automatically" and select a plan for "every day," "every week," "every month," and so on.

Way 5: Enable Cloud Storage Service to Save Files

Cloud is also an ideal location to store large files, minimizing disk usage, and concurrently serving as a secure backup spot for your valuable data. Now, let's explore how to free up disk space with limited capacity:

Step 1. Sign up for a cloud storage service such as OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

Step 2. Sign in to OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive using your account.

Step 3. Select and upload significant large files from your PC to the cloud drive.

Step 4. Once the upload is done, delete the files from your local drive.

Method 6: Regularly Run Anti-Virus Software to Clean Up Malware

As we know, sometimes a malware or virus infection can also lead to a situation where the system displays a low disk space error, even though there is ample free space on the drive.

To address this issue, we recommend running antivirus software regularly to scan and remove viruses and malware from your computer.

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On this page, we guide you on how to resolve a low disk space error should it appear on your computer. There are two main approaches to address this issue: either extend the disk or acquire additional storage. Alternatively, you can opt to free up disk space.

To assist you in resolving low disk space issues on Windows 10/8/7, we recommend beginners try using the tool Partition Master with the two methods outlined in Part 1 to directly expand the hard drive or upgrade to a larger one. It's simple and efficient.

"人们也在询问关于低磁盘空间的问题"

If you have any further concerns, please refer to the answers provided below.

**1. When and how often will I receive low disk space notifications?**

The less space that you have left on the drive, the more frequently you will receive the low disk space warning notification. Generally, there are three levels of warnings for the same error message. Refer to the table below.

**2. What should I do if the hard drive shows it's full but actually isn't?**

Is your hard drive inexplicably full? Does the C drive show as full, yet you can't find any files? Here are 10 solutions to help you resolve the issue of a Windows 10/8/7 disk being full with no visible content:

1. Verify virus and clean it
2. Check disk errors
3. Display hidden files
4. Delete system restore points
5. Remove drive letter assignment
6. Clean up junk files and large files
7. Delete temporary files
8. Remove unwanted Windows Updates
9. Empty the Recycle Bin
10. Replace a hard drive without re-installing Windows

For a step-by-step solution, refer to the guide: Hard Drive Full But No Files in Windows 10/8/7.

**3. How do I fix the low disk space error on my Mac?**

The "low disk space" error on an iMac typically occurs when the system files don't have enough room to fully utilize resources, thus preventing the iMac from working efficiently and optimally.

Identifying and eliminating these files from a Mac is very challenging and can be considered almost impossible. Therefore, to resolve this issue, you need specialized software that is efficient enough to handle such situations.