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2 Easy Methods to Enable Reserved Storage in Windows 10
Toggle Reserved Storage on or off in cmd
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Users can’t updateWindows10 when their hard drives lack sufficient storage space for the updates. As such,Windows10 version 1903will include new reserved storage when the 19H1 update rolls out.
That is storage that is automatically reserved to ensure there’s enough space forWindowsupdates. And you can later disable or enable Reserved Storage at your own volition.
Microsoft announced reserved storage within itsWindows 10 Insider Preview Build 18312blog post. The new 18312 preview build is the first to showcase reserved storage. However, Windows Insiders need to modify the registry to enable reserved storage.
The newfeatureis currently available for those users running build versions from18298 to the latest one This is how users can activate reserved storage in thoseWindows10 preview build versions.
How to enable Reserved Storage in Windows 10?
1. Use the DISM command in Command Prompt
Reserved Storage can be easily enabled through the usage of the built-in Command Prompt. The DISM command can toggle Reserved Storage on and off in just one line.
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Press theWindows + Xhotkey to open the WinX menu.
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SelectCommand Prompt (Admin)from the list.Users need to be logged in with an admin account to enable reserved storage.
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Input the following command: dism /Online /Set-ReservedStorageState /State:Enabled
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PressEnterto run the command.
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Reserved Storage is now enabled on your device.
2. Use the Registry Editor
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Uninstall Options Features to Reduce Reserved Storage
In the snapshot above, reserved storage amounts to about seven GB. The amount of reserved storage partly depends on the number of optionalfeaturesWindows10. Thus, removing optionalfeaturesmight reduce the reserved storage value. Users can uninstall optionalfeaturesas follows.
So reserved storage might come in handy for users with small hard drives. The 19H1 update will introduce reserved storage to most users when it rolls out during spring 2019. This read should help you disable, allocate space, or enable Reserved Storage.
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