Update Windows 10 using an external hard drive?

Anonymous
2017-10-20T15:56:25+00:00

So I was told that I can use the storage on an external hard drive to update Windows 10, which would make sense. I even saw on other Windows Community Forums that it is possible, however there aren't any tutorials or anything online that I could find. I've tried but the update page tells me I need more space, I really hope I didn't waste money on an external hard drive, it would have taken 3 weeks for an internal. So if it is possible to use the space on the hard drive to update Windows please guide me through.

Thank you.

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Anonymous
2017-10-21T06:12:09+00:00

Hi Adam,

There will be an option to use an external drive to temporarily extend the storage space of your computer while the update is being installed if your device doesn't have enough space for the update. We recommend that you check this article as a guide on how to use an external storage device to install updates for your Windows 10.

Let us know whenever you need further assistance.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-03-24T20:05:55+00:00

    Hello.

    I've got the same problem. Clicking Free up space now, however, does not open a Windows needs more space window. It simply opens a small box allowing me to choose whether I want to free up space from my external or internal storage device. In other words: I'm not given access to Step 2: Select or connect an external storage device.

    Where can I access this Windows needs more space window, when clicking Free up space now doesn't do the trick?

    Thank you.

    I can't get this window to open on my pc. Would love to know how to find it?

    Loren

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-03-24T19:40:33+00:00

    Can somebody please tell me how to get this screen to open up on my hp?

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-03-24T14:39:47+00:00

    Apparently we have to live with it! Oh how I love Windows.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-03-24T14:04:50+00:00

    I cannot find th screen showing the external gard drive option ??

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