My SSD is 256GB with 2 partitions. One for the OS (50GB) the other for data (188GB).
My OS installation with programs installed takes up 30GB (w/recycle bin, 4GB page, no hibernate).
Is this sufficient or do I need to expand the OS partition?
Thanks!
50Gb seems a bit small as you need to allow for Windows.old to be created when upgrading or performing an in-place upgrade repair install. (1909 will not be a conventional feature upgrade apparently). So consider allowing Windows.old = size of Windows + working space thereafter.
If you install further programs, that will take more space. Also note that programs use folder space on C: - many even create folders in your personal library folders.
Then some add logs and dmp files- which can be quite large...
So what size is recommended?
Thank you for your reply......
That depends on your usage. It's an open question as you can anticipate. I can't guess how you will use your PC. You might choose to install some game that needs 50Gb... I can only comment on the need to keep space available.
I have indicated the need to reserve space- and indeed from 1903 see
What is Reserved Storage on Windows 10 1903?
My last windows.old & update file debris was 9GB.
I use 80GB partitions for my OS drives so they also have room for defragging.
Denis
FWIW: I have a WIn10 tablet. It has a 32Gbytes for the C Drive and an additional 64 Gbytes which acts as the D Drive. During the update to 1903 a message popped up saying more space was needed and I could either use some of the D Drive or connect a usb hard drive/mem stick. I chose to use the D drive. The update was successful and the stuff it put onto the D drive during the process was removed.
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