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I am trying to update and it says I need more disk space bt I have 1.6tb left

My computer is not allowing me to update but I have plenty of space

Posted on May 20, 2021 2:12 PM

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Posted on May 20, 2021 4:15 PM

Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes.

Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

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May 20, 2021 4:15 PM in response to kathrine226

Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes.

Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

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I am trying to update and it says I need more disk space bt I have 1.6tb left

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