Using Disk Cleanup (Traditional Method)
1. Open Disk Cleanup: Search for "Disk Cleanup" in the Windows search bar and
select it from the results.
2. Select the drive: Choose the drive (usually your C: drive) you want to clean and
click OK.
3. Clean up system files: In the Disk Cleanup window, click "Clean up system files" for
a deeper scan.
4. Select files to delete: After the scan, select the types of files you want to remove by
checking their boxes. You can click on a file type for a description.
5. Delete the files: Click OK to delete the selected files.
Using Storage Sense (Automated Method)
1. Open Settings: Click the Start menu, then click the Settings cog.
2. Navigate to Storage: Go to System, then select Storage.
3. Configure Storage Sense: Under the Storage section, turn on the Storage Sense
toggle switch.
4. Run now: Click "Configure Storage Sense or run it now" and then click the "Clean
now" button to free up space immediately.
Other Cleanup Steps
Uninstall unused programs:
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to remove programs you no longer use.
Empty the Recycle Bin:
Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop and select "Empty Recycle Bin" to
permanently delete files you've deleted.
Check for malware:
Run a full virus scan using Windows Defender to find and remove any malware.
Disable startup programs:
Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), go to the Startup tab, and disable any
unnecessary programs that launch when you log in.
