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What is the best way to remove junk files on windows 10?
Using the Windows Disk Cleanup Tool is an effective and free way to remove junk files on Windows 10 system. Here's how you can do it:
1. Open Disk Cleanup:
Press the Windows key and type "Disk Cleanup".
Select Disk Cleanup from the search results.
2. Choose the Drive:
If prompted, select the drive you want to clean (usually C: drive) and click OK.
3. Select Files to Delete:
Disk Cleanup will scan your drive and present a list of file types you can delete, such as:
Temporary files
System cache
Recycle Bin
Thumbnails
Previous Windows installations (if applicable)
4. Clean Up System Files (Optional):
For more cleaning options, click "Clean up system files".
You may need administrator rights.
The tool will scan again to include system files and previous Windows updates.
5. Confirm and Delete:
Before removing junk files Windows 10. Check the boxes next to the file types you want to remove.
Click OK, then confirm by clicking Delete Files.