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How to free up space in c drive in windows 10 or windows 11?
To free up space in C drive on your Windows 10 computer, you can try the following methods:
1. Use Disk Cleanup:
Press Windows + R, type cleanmgr, and press Enter.
Select the C: drive and click OK.
Check the boxes for files you want to delete (e.g., Temporary files, Recycle Bin, System error memory dump files).
Click OK, then confirm to delete the files.
2. Uninstall Unnecessary Programs:
Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
Review the list and uninstall programs you no longer need.
3. Delete Temporary Files Manually:
Press Windows + R, type %temp%, and press Enter.
Select all files (Ctrl + A) and delete them.
Repeat with temp folder by typing temp in Run.
4. Manage System Restore and Shadow Copies:
Right-click This PC > Properties > System Protection.
Under Protection Settings, select the C drive and click Configure.
You can delete previous restore points to free up space in C drive.