Has anyone come up with a solution to upgrade to Windows 10 when you are warned about too low disk space?

2016-08-05T09:07:20-04:00

When I recently tried to upgrade my SurfacePro 3 to Windows 10 from 8.1, I am being told I need 20GB available space. I even went so far as to move nearly all files to my clod storage or another networked device. I can't believe this is kicking my proverbial butt.

Response by SPC James Harsh made Aug 5 at 2016 9:28 AM

2016-08-05T09:28:37-04:00

This tidbit mentions some ways to free space and also trying to throw the old windows onto a usb storage, or even an sd (not preferred it says but I would think if you have a quality fast write SD laying around it would).
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/upgrade-devices-less-free-space-windows-10

Upgrade Devices with less free disk space to Windows 10

Windows 10 will support systems with compressed installations. It can upgrade devices with as little as 8.5 GBs of free space, if you use a USB or SD.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2016 9:28 AM

2016-08-05T09:28:58-04:00

Sir, have you used a deep cleaner such as CCleaner, Cleanup, and SuperAnti-Spyware? I prefer Cleanup as it cleans more than just one account.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Aug 5 at 2016 9:59 AM

2016-08-05T09:59:15-04:00

I up graded to 10, and I'm not impressed. Liked 8 much better.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 5 at 2016 12:44 PM

2016-08-05T12:44:39-04:00

Sounds like an external HD might be in order, Gunny.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2016 2:35 PM

2016-08-06T14:35:31-04:00