I'm wondering if having only 64 gigabytes of storage on my PC is typical. Out of that, 25 gigabytes are used for the operating system, leaving me with just 32 gigabytes to actually use. It's really frustrating, and I'm curious about why it's set up this way and if it's common.
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If you’re talking about RAM, you’re actually doing fine—64GB is more than what most people need. Windows keeps some applications pre-loaded in memory for quick access, which helps performance. But if you mean SSD storage, 64GB is quite small and could lead to problems like running out of space during updates.
You basically got a PC with the smallest hard drive available. It's normal for the OS to take up space—in this case, around 25GB for Windows 11, which is typical. Just wondering, why did you go for a PC with 64GB? You’d typically want more for everyday use!
Sounds like you opted for a budget laptop without knowing the downsides of having low storage. If possible, consider upgrading to a larger drive; it can make a huge difference!
Most PCs nowadays have at least 256GB. What model do you have? It sounds like you might have a Chromebook with that small amount of eMMC storage.
Just get an external drive! It's a quick and affordable way to get more space without having to mess with your internal storage.
It's not too unusual; looks like you got one of those entry-level models that use slower storage options. If it's a desktop, adding storage is usually simple. If it's a laptop, options might be limited, but still worth checking out!
Are you referring to storage or RAM? That might clarify things!
I meant storage.
Be careful! Some cheaper models have soldered SSDs, so you might not be able to upgrade it.