Freeing up space is always an issue these days.
Running out of space on your Windows computer? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you free up some space and keep your system running smoothly.
Step 1: Use Disk Cleanup
Open Disk Cleanup:
- Press
Windows + S
and type “Disk Cleanup”. - Select the Disk Cleanup app.
!Disk Cleanup Search
Select the Drive:
- Choose the drive you want to clean up (usually
C:
) and clickOK
.
!Select Drive
Select Files to Delete:
- Check the boxes next to the types of files you want to delete.
- Click
OK
and thenDelete Files
.
!Select Files
Step 2: Uninstall Unnecessary Programs
Open Control Panel:
- Press
Windows + S
and type “Control Panel”. - Select the Control Panel app.
!Control Panel Search
Uninstall a Program:
- Go to
Programs > Programs and Features
. - Select the program you want to uninstall and click
Uninstall
.
!Uninstall Program
Step 3: Use Storage Sense
Open Settings:
- Press
Windows + I
to open Settings. - Go to
System > Storage
.
!Open Settings
Enable Storage Sense:
- Toggle on
Storage Sense
. - Click
Configure Storage Sense or run it now
to customize settings.
!Storage Sense
Step 4: Delete Temporary Files
Open Settings:
- Press
Windows + I
to open Settings. - Go to
System > Storage
.
!Open Settings
Delete Temporary Files:
- Click on
Temporary files
. - Select the files you want to delete and click
Remove files
.
!Delete Temporary Files
Step 5: Move Files to External Storage
Connect External Storage:
- Connect an external hard drive or USB drive to your computer.
!Connect External Storage
Move Files:
- Open File Explorer (
Windows + E
). - Drag and drop files to the external storage device.
!Move Files
Step 6: Use Cloud Storage
Set Up OneDrive:
- Open OneDrive from the system tray or start menu.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account.
!OneDrive Setup
Move Files to OneDrive:
- Drag and drop files into the OneDrive folder in File Explorer.
- Dont forget to tell One drive to keep the files OFFline
!Move Files to OneDrive