How does insufficient disk space contribute to DISM Error 50?

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How does insufficient disk space contribute to DISM Error 50?
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The Component Store grows over time as Windows updates are installed. If the drive containing the Windows installation doesn't have enough free space, DISM can't properly manage the store, leading to Error 50. The Component Store needs space to create temporary files and perform its operations.