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running out of space issues + suggestions #922

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opened 2026-02-21 15:23:07 -05:00 by deekerman · 5 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 15:23:07 -05:00

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Originally created by @normadize on GitHub (Nov 18, 2013).

This happened to me every time I ran out of space on the drive. I'm on Debian 7, with the compiled v3_1_x branch (now 3.1.2). If space runs out, then all download silently fail, as in there is no error displayed to the user.

The bigger problem is that once that happens, even if I clear up some free space, if I close and restart the app then all the settings are lost and reverted to default values ... becomes frustrating if you have changed many of them. An even bigger problem is that it leaves the OS without any free space.

That happens even if I free up space before closing the app.

It would be great if these suggestions were implemented:

an option to have the app monitor the free space and inform the user it drops under the configured value and also pause downloads to prevent losing settings, running out of free space completely, corrupting downloads etc.
Show a GUI error to the user when space runs out.

Unless this option actually exists as undocumented/hidden? I didn't find one in the GUI (advanced or not).

Originally created by @normadize on GitHub (Nov 18, 2013). This happened to me every time I ran out of space on the drive. I'm on Debian 7, with the compiled v3_1_x branch (now 3.1.2). If space runs out, then all download silently fail, as in there is no error displayed to the user. The bigger problem is that once that happens, even if I clear up some free space, if I close and restart the app then all the settings are lost and reverted to default values ... becomes frustrating if you have changed many of them. An even bigger problem is that it leaves the OS without any free space. That happens even if I free up space before closing the app. It would be great if these suggestions were implemented: - an option to have the app monitor the free space and inform the user it drops under the configured value and also pause downloads to prevent losing settings, running out of free space completely, corrupting downloads etc. - Show a GUI error to the user when space runs out. Unless this option actually exists as undocumented/hidden? I didn't find one in the GUI (advanced or not).

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@tekko commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2013):

I was requesting something similar and...

forum >> http://qbforums.shiki.hu/index.php/topic,1805.0.html
https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/issues/582

@tekko commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2013): I was requesting something similar and... forum >> http://qbforums.shiki.hu/index.php/topic,1805.0.html https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/issues/582

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@normadize commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2013):

Indeed. I did see that issue. However, I'm also reporting a bug here (i.e. settings are wiped). The feature to monitor free space and pause downloads is really essential for any downloading app ... it's long overdue in my opinion.

@normadize commented on GitHub (Nov 19, 2013): Indeed. I did see that issue. However, I'm also reporting a bug here (i.e. settings are wiped). The feature to monitor free space and pause downloads is really essential for any downloading app ... it's long overdue in my opinion.

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@DevAlone commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2019):

It would be really great to have such a notification, now it just silently does nothing.

@DevAlone commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2019): It would be really great to have such a notification, now it just silently does nothing.

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@DevAlone commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2019):

And also qBittorrent freezes for about 10 seconds, not sure if this is caused by running out of space, but freezes disappeared when I freed space on the drive I'm downloading torrents to.

@DevAlone commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2019): And also qBittorrent freezes for about 10 seconds, not sure if this is caused by running out of space, but freezes disappeared when I freed space on the drive I'm downloading torrents to.

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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 23, 2025):

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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (May 23, 2025): ## ANNOUNCEMENT! For anybody coming across this **_"Feature Request"_** & would like/love to see a potential implementation in the future! **Here are some options available to you:** 1. Please select/click the 👍 **&/or** ❤ `reactions` in the original/opening post of this ticket. 2. Please feel free _(If you have the "skillset")_ to create a **_"Pull Request"_** implementing what's being requested in this ticket. **_(new/existing contributors/developers are always welcome)_** ____ **DO:** * Provide constructive feedback. * Display how other projects implemented same/similar etc. **DO NOT:** * Add a "Bump", "me too", "2nd/3rd" etc. or "criticizing" comment(s). **(These will be disregarded/hidden as "spam/abuse/off-topic" etc. as they don't provide anything constructive.)**