6 Ways to Fix Not Enough Disk Space Error in Steam on Windows 11
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Why Don’t I Have Enough Disk Space While Running Steam?
Some prominent reasons leading to Steam’s not enough disk space error on Windows 11 include:
Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Clear the Steam Download Cache
A corrupt app cache is a common reason for Steam showing the “Not Enough Disk Space” error on Windows 11. Open the Steam app settings to clear it manually.
Step 1:Launch Steam > open theSteam menufrom the top left > clickSettings.
Step 2:SelectDownloadsfrom the left sidebar > clickClear Cachenext to the Clear Download Cache.
Fix 2: Delete Temporary Steam Files
When downloading or updating a game, Steam storestemporary files in Windows 11whose corruption may cause the “Not Enough Disk Space” error. Closing the Steam app and deleting these files manually should fix it.
Note:Deleting temporary Steam files removes incomplete game downloads.
Step 1:Open theFile Explorer app(press the Windows + E shortcut), copy-paste the following path in the address bar, and pressEnter.
Step 2:Open thedownloadingfolder, right-click your relevant game folder, and selectDelete. Re-launch the Steam app.
Fix 3: Use Disk Cleanup to Free Hard Drive Space
Insufficient hard drive space is a common culprit behind Steam showing the “Not Enough Disk Space” error on Windows 11. Run the Disk Cleanup utility to regain free disk space.
Step 1:Press theWindows key> searchDisk Cleanup> clickRun as administrator.
Step 2:Select your desired drive and clickOK.
Step 3:Check all availableFiles to deleteand clickOKto remove them.
Fix 4: Repair the Steam Library Folder
Issues with the Steam Library folder often result in disk space errors. You can repair it manually using the in-app settings.
Step 1:Open theSteam menufrom the top left > selectSettings.
Step 2:Expand Storage from the left sidebar and click thethree-dotmenu.
Step 3:SelectRepair Folderto repair the corrupt Steam Library folder.
Fix 5: Repair Corrupt Game Files
If a specific file in your downloaded game is corrupt, you may encounter the “Not Enough Disk Space” error while launching the game. Open the installed game properties to verify the integrity of the game files.
Step 1:Open the SteamLibrary,right-clickthe installed game, and selectProperties.
Step 2:ClickVerify Integrity of game filesto check and repair the corrupt game files.
Fix 6: Run CHKDSK to Repair Disk Issues
Lastly, hard disk issues (e.g., disk corruption, bad sectors) on Windows 11 can trigger the “Not Enough Disk Space” error in Steam. Run the CHKDSK utility to repair and fix it.
Step 1:Press theWindows key> searchCommand Prompt> clickRun as administrator.
Step 2:Copy-paste the below command, pressEnter, andrestartyour PC once the scan completes.
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Last updated on 22 May, 2024
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