Windows 10: Mving files from C to D, still asks for free space on C?

Premise: this is not my issue, but of someone who asked me.He has 2 disks: C with little free space, and D, external ssd, with 750 Gb of free space.So, he wants to move some files from C to D, but Windows 11 doesn't allow it because "he doesn't have enough free space". Why?He tried both copy&paste and cut&paste.

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Unallocated Space to C Drive

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Unallocated Space to C Drive

Hi Travis,

It appears that a disk partition was created but was never assigned its allocation. Assuming there are no files stored in the unallocated partition, perform these steps to combine it with your C: drive:

• In Disk Management, right-click on (C which appears next to the
  Unallocated partition.
  
• Select Extend.

Let us know if you're able to combine the spaces after following the steps above.

Regards.

 

How to Move Files (not Apps) from C to D?

I’m asking this common question because of the many different explanations on how to move data files (not apps) from C to D. Some instruct use Windows Explorer, right click Folder > Properties > Move Location; others suggest drag and drop, or copy and paste from C to D. Some say to use command scripts or registry changes, or Partitions. What is the safest way?

• Do I also need to make any changes to my Shell Folders and/or User Shell Folders too?
  
• Finally, for the Folder Change Location method, some instruct to move location to D:\Documents, for example. Why wouldn’t the path be D:\users\NAME\Documents?
  

Many Thanks! Michael