DISK SPACE INSUFFICIENT BY MISTAKE Solved

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Hello everyone,

I am trying to install an excellent dictionary (Antidote) for my job but as soon as I launch the installation file (of the type Windows Installer Package), an error message appears almost instantly telling me "Insufficient disk space." Yet my 80GB disk still has 35.2GB free...

Honestly, I don't understand. I've turned the problem over in my mind from every angle, and I'm floundering.

Please, help me! Thank you in advance.

Configuration: Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0

Seventh53 · Accepted Answer

for those who have the same problem, it's probably the drive formatted as "FAT32"  format it to "NTFS"; I solved the same problem this way

DARKILER · Answer

Hello,

Is your disk not partitioned?

If not, I recommend you clean your computer with "CCleaner."

CCleaner is a program that allows you to clean Windows: temporary files, internet cache, registry cleaning, etc.

You can download CCleaner from this link: Download CCleaner: https://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

cmdrunopen · Answer

Hi,I think that if you have free space and you can't installa software, your free space is not accurate.In the Start menu, type cmd and confirm by pressing the Enter key.A black window will appearType chkdsk /R in this windowAnswer yesReboot--A backup is the only way to avoid further issues.

nicorobin · Answer

I just did all of that but still with no success... For your information, my disk is FAT32. Does that change anything?

cmdrunopen · Answer

Chkdsk /R on Fat32, I'm sure it doesn't work.

So there's always this issue of allocation to free space
which is wrong!

I've never seen data loss when going from Fat32 to NTFS. But well.....

NTFS is good too: here is the command Convert C: /FS:NTFS, + Info:

https://www.generation-nt.com/conversion-fat32-ntfs-astuce-24462-1.html

Do you really want to keep your drive as Fat32?

--
A backup is the only way to avoid any trouble
When will I get a virus or other bugs?

nicorobin · Answer

The issue was indeed the type of my disk. FAT32 limited me in the size of the installed files, while NTFS seems to be much more flexible. I converted it, tried again, and it worked! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

kliklipse · Answer

Question...

I have the same issue with Azureus that prevents me from downloading files of 4GB and more.

I also thought about the FAT32 issue... so I specified to my Azureus to save my files on another drive... which is in NTFS... the problem is still present.

I really don't want to risk the health of my drive in FAT32 by trying to convert it and lose its content.

Thank you for your replies.

Vince333 · Answer

I have a new 8GB USB stick, I'm trying to put a 5GB file on it and it says insufficient space... any solutions?

Spiral · Answer

Format in NTFS  FAT32 has a maximum file size of 4GB   https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAT32

malicious · Answer

It's happening on my external multimedia hard drive, but if I switch to NTFS, won't that mess it up and will it still work on my TV for multimedia????

Liberelle · Answer

I have the same issue, I have an 8GB USB drive with a FAT32 file system. I want to put a 5.5GB file on it, but I'm running out of space. I thought about compressing the file but I'm not sure which type of compression file to use. I know there are different types and each has a specific use.
What are the best options in this case?

DISK SPACE INSUFFICIENT BY MISTAKE

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