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Get back lost hard drive space after the latest Windows 10 update

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Did the free space shrink on your hard drive after the Windows 10 November 2019 Update? Here's how to get the storage back.
If you recently installed the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, then you've probably noticed that the available space has shrunk several gigabytes. However, it's not because the update takes more space. Instead, it's because, the system creates a copy of the previous installation as a precaution, in case the device needs to rollback to its original settings as a result of errors or compatibility problems during and after the upgrade process.

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