Navigating a computer’s operating system can sometimes feel like steering a ship through stormy seas, especially when unexpected warnings pop up, interrupting your workflow. One such alert that many Windows 11/10 users have encountered is the “Low Disk Space” warning. Usually, Windows 11/10 diligently checks the memory space every 10 minutes. When it detects that the disk space on your computer has dwindled to less than 200 MB, it promptly sends out an SOS in the form of a notification: “low disk space” or the more alarming “you are out of disk space on the local hard drive.”
This warning emerges as a pop-up, informing you that you’re running out of space on a particular local disk. While it’s essential to be aware when your storage is nearing its limit, constantly receiving this alert can be quite bothersome, especially if you’re already on the job to address the issue. Thankfully, there is a way to control these notifications. This risewindows article will guide you through the simple steps to either enable or disable the low memory warning on Windows 11/10, allowing you to navigate your digital sea with more confidence.
How to Enable or Disable the “Low Disk Space” Warning in Windows 11/10?
If you’re receiving the “Low Disk Space” warning, it’s a clear indication that your computer’s storage is nearing its capacity. It’s essential to heed this warning, especially if it pertains to your operating system drive, usually the “C” drive. An overflowing “C” drive can lead to software malfunctions and even the potential crash of your operating system due to insufficient space. When this warning pops up in the notification center, consider it a prompt to act. Ideally, address the issue by moving larger files to an external hard drive or deleting unnecessary ones. If the warning concerns a non-system drive, the urgency is relatively less, but it’s still a good idea to manage your storage.
For those looking to manage the “Low Disk Space” notifications, follow the steps below to enable or disable the warning in Windows 11/10:-
Step 1. Firstly, open the Registry Editor.
Step 2. When Registry Editor opens, navigate to the following folder from the left side pane:-
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies
Step 3. Then, right-click on the Policies folder in the left sidebar and select New > Key. Then, name the newly created key as Explorer.
Step 4. Then, right-click on the Explorer key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it as NoLowDiskSpaceChecks.
Step 5. Next, double-click on the NoLowDiskSpaceChecks entry on the right-side pane to modify its settings. Set the “Value data” as:-
- 0: Enables Low Disk Space warning.
- 1: Disables Low Disk Space warning.
Step 6. Then, click the OK button.
Step 7. Lastly, reboot your computer or laptop to apply the changes.
Also, you can use the above-mentioned guidelines on Windows 7 and Windows 8 to enable or disable the “Low Disk Space” warning message.
Conclusion
The “Low Disk Space” warning in Windows 11/10 serves as a helpful reminder for users to manage their storage before running into potential software or operating system issues. However, for those who find the notifications intrusive or redundant, especially after taking necessary storage actions, the ability to enable or disable this feature comes in handy. By following the detailed steps mentioned above, users can now take charge of when and how they receive these notifications, ensuring a smoother and more personalized computing experience.
