How to Use Storage Spaces in Windows 11/10
What is storage space on a computer?
Storage space on a computer refers to the capacity available for storing data, including files, documents, applications, and the operating system. It’s where all your digital information is stored, ranging from photos and videos to system files and software programs.
How do I check my Windows storage space?
To check your Windows storage space, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Windows Key + R to open the search bar.
- Type “Manage Storage Space” in the search bar and press Enter.
- In the Storage Spaces settings, you can view details about your storage, including available space, used space, and the drives/partitions contributing to the storage pool.
How to Use Storage Spaces in Windows 11?
Follow these steps to use Storage Spaces in Windows 11:
- Press Windows Key + R, type “Manage Storage Space” in the search bar, and hit enter.
- Click “Create a new pool and storage space.“
- Select drives for the pool and click ‘Create Pool’ (existing data will be erased).
- Create Storage Space:
- Name the virtual drive.
- Choose NTFS or REFS.
- Select resiliency type.
- Allocate Size
- Choose desired size.
- Receive alerts for more storage.
- Click “Create storage space” to finish.
How do I use storage sense in Windows 11?
Follow these steps to use storage sense in Windows 11
- Open Settings by pressing Win + I or from the Start Menu.
- Navigate to System and click on Storage.
- Use the toggle to enable Storage Sense.
How do I change storage space in Windows 11?
Follow these steps to change storage space in Windows 11
- Press Windows Key + R to open the search bar.
- Type “Manage Storage Space” and hit enter.
- Click “Change” under the storage space.
- Modify name, drive letter, or size.
- Click “Change storage space” to finish.
How to Use Storage Spaces in Windows 11/10?
Windows 11 PCs can suffer from drive failures, causing essential data loss. To address this issue, Windows 11 introduces a feature called Storage Spaces, which allows users to group physical drives into a single logical storage pool. This feature allows users to expand the pool, add more drives, and protect data with different protection levels. In this article, You’ll get to know how to use Storage Spaces in Windows 11/10.
Best Ways to Use Storage Spaces
- 1. Create a storage pool and storage spaces in Windows
- 2. Create multiple storage spaces in Windows
- 3. Resize Storage Spaces Window
- How to optimize drive usage
- How to Delete Windows Storage Spaces