How do I free up storage space on my Windows 11 PC?

Knowing which files are best thing to delete to free up storage space can help you quickly reclaim disk space on your Windows device.

Running Disk Cleanup is the simplest built-in method and the best thing to delete to free up storage space to ensure a quick and secure system cleanup.

How to determine which files to best thing to delete to free up storage

1. Type Disk Cleanup in the Start menu

2. Select the C: drive, then click OK

3. Click Clean up system files to scan for more junk files

4. Check the following items:

• Temporary files
• Recycle Bin
• Delivery Optimization files
• Windows Update cleanup
• Previous Windows installations

5. Click OK and confirm the deletion of the files

This alone can free 10-20GB of space safely without uninstalling programs or deleting personal data.

Notes

• Do not select unknown options such as drivers or system cache at random to avoid system malfunctions.

• Once old system files have been cleaned up, you will not be able to revert to the previous version of Windows.

• Back up important files in advance; data cannot be directly recovered once the Recycle Bin has been emptied.