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There is not enough disk space to complete this operation in Windows 10

The error message $ 0027 There is not enough disk space to complete this operation $ 0027 occurs when trying to create a new partition, shrink or extend a volume using Disk Management. This error may be due to MBR partition limit, although sometimes it also happens because the Disk Management utility cannot detect the operation performed. If you are trying to extend a volume without having enough space, you will get the mentioned error message. Be able to reduce, creating a new volume or extending a volume without having to reinstall the operating system is a blessing.

Not enough disk space available

However, there are times when you are left with only one error message. Errors as such are not usually a big problem and can be easily solved with a few solutions. Therefore, we are here to show you how to isolate your problem easily, without going through many tests.

What causes the error message $ 0027 There is not enough disk space to complete this save operation. $ 0027 in Windows 10?

Well, This error message can often appear due to one of the following factors:

There is not enough space for the specified operation: If you are trying to extend a volume without having enough unallocated space, you will be prompted for the mentioned error message.
Disk management utility error: In some cases, the error message appears because the disk management utility cannot detect changes made to partitions. In this case, will have to retest the disks.
MBR partition limit: By default, Windows uses the MBR partition system. The MBR partition system is an old system that can only allow 4 partitions at once, Thus, if you already have 4 partitions, you will not be able to create a new one.

You can fix your problem by implementing the solutions listed below. Make sure to follow them in the same order they were provided so that you can resolve the error message quickly.

Solution 1: re-examine the disks

As we mentioned earlier, the error message sometimes occurs because the Disk Management utility cannot detect the actions you have taken, for example, reduce a volume, etc. In this case, you'll need to rescan the disks and you'll be good to go. Here's how to do it:

Press the Windows key + X and select Disk Management from the list to open the Disk Management utility.
Once it loads, go to Actions in the menu bar and select Rescan Disks. Rescan Disks
Wait for it to complete.
Check if you isolate the problem.

Solution 2: check current partitions

In some cases, the error message appears because the limit of allowed partitions has already been reached. Windows, by default, uses the MBR partition system, what is an old system. There is a new partition system called GPT that you can use in case you want to have more than 4 partitions on your hard drive. Therefore, if you already have 4 partitions, you will not be able to create a new one while using the MBR partition system.

In case you want to convert partition system from MBR to GPT, you can do it by consulting this guide posted on our site.

Solution 3: expand volume with third-party software

In case you receive the error message when trying to expand a volume, you can do it with third party software. You will have to free up some space if you don't already have it to be able to extend a volume. Here's how to do it:

First, download EaseUS Partition Manager from here and install it.
Once installed, ejecute EaseUS Partition Manager.
Now, to create some free space, will have to reduce a volume. If you already have unallocated space, skip this step. Right-click on the partition you want to shrink and select $ 0027 Change the size / Mover $ 0027. Drag the ends of the partition or just type the new partition size in the Partition size box. Click ok. Freeing up space
Later, right-click on the partition you want to expand and click $ 0027 Change the size / Mover $ 0027.
Drag the right handle to the unallocated space and then click OK to extend the volume. Extending the volume
By last, click on $ 0027 Run 1 Operation $ 0027 in the upper left corner and then hit Apply. Apply the changes