Using External Media For Upgrade?
Jun 13, 2015
There is just one requirement for the upgrade for my 32 GB 8.1 Tablet which concerns me (at the moment). It is the requirement for 16 GB of free storage space, which is more than twice what I have despite doing everything I can think of to reduce the demands on my HDD/SSD.
Then I found the following, rather hidden away in a forum:
'Windows 10 will use partition switching according to the pre-session presentation by Microsoft on how to upgrade to Windows 10. If enough space is not available, Windows 10 may expand the system partition to make room for the new OS. Likewise, on mobile phones, the app files and customizable system files may be transferred to SD card in case of low storage space.'
This looks to me like what I hoped might be possible. I use an 'integral' SD Memory Card (which I could upgrade significantly if necessary) as if it were a (D) partition. It now has most of my important programs on it, as portable apps. If I have understood the quote above, W10 will use my SD Card as part of the upgrade. Is this right?
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