Reserved Storage usually will reserve around 7GB of hard drive space for updates, temporary files, system cache, and apps. When a new update is available, Windows 10 will delete the files on the reserved storage automatically allowing updates to install successfully. Although it’s a useful feature, it also means that your device available will be reduced by the amount of space reserved for updates, which you can’t modify. However, there are a couple of ways to influence the amount of storage that is allocated for Reserved Storage. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to reduce the amount disk space used by Reserved Storage on Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019 Update.
How to reduce ‘Reserved Storage’ size using Settings
In the Storage settings, you won’t find any options to control Reserved Storage, but according to Microsoft, uninstalling optional features and language packages can help to reduce the amount of space that Windows 10 needs to reserve for updates.
Uninstalling optional features
To remove optional features on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you’ve completed the steps, repeat the steps to remove additional optional features. Just keep in mind that some of the features can’t be uninstalled. Apps & features settings with Optional features Uninstall optional features on Windows 10
Uninstalling language packages
To remove languages from Windows 10, use these steps: After completing the steps, these actions should trigger a change on Reserved Storage to reduce the required space. Uninstall languages to reduce Reserved Storage on Windows 10 While this feature is available starting with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, you can still use these steps on version 1809 and older releases to influence the space requirement when you upgrade to the next version of the operating system. If you’re looking to enable Reserved Storage on Windows 10, use this guide. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
