If you want to upgrade to Windows 11 low on disk space, there are some quick fixes to do it without problems. In this section, we will show you how to free up disk space after installing Windows 11.
If you were using an old version of Windows in your system, there is a high probability that you have a “Windows . old” created after installing Windows 11. This folder is actually a backup of your old Windows settings which might come in handy in case your new OS gets corrupted for some reason.
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Performing a Windows 11 installation Uses less space during installation
How do I get the smallest Windows 11 installation? You might think that skipping setup options like adding a second keyboard layout or not activating things like Cortana might use less space. Unfortunately, those still get installed; they just aren’t turned on.
The only point in the configuration that can make a difference is when Windows 11 accesses the Backup files with OneDrive settings. Choose Don’t back up my files to prevent OneDrive from syncing. If you sync OneDrive during setup, it could use hundreds of GB of your drive or more.
Method 2: Using Group Policy
The registry settings mentioned above can also be set using Group Policy. For instructions on how to use Group Policy, see this guide.
The settings to adjust the size of the pst file can be found in the Miscellaneous-> PST Settings section. The following 2 settings need to be changed;
Windows 11/10 Install Size
Windows 10 and Windows 11 are updated annually based on the current schedule. Windows 10 will expire somewhere in 2025. While the latest version works perfectly fine on newer machines, older machines usually run into problems upgrading. To avoid all the mess created during the upgrade process,
We recommend that you perform a clean install of Windows 10 or 11 every 6 months.
1] Using File Explorer
File Explorer is a great tool for organizing and managing files and folders on your computer. It allows us to create multiple folders in different hard drive partitions so that we can quickly access the desired files. Sometimes, you need to search for files larger than a specific size in File Explorer. In that case, we can apply a filter to our search.
You can easily find the largest files or files of any size in File Explorer by typing the following syntax into the File Explorer search bar: