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Nerfft
Apr 27, 2026Copper Contributor
How do I free up storage space on my Windows 11 PC?
Hi everyone, I have an legacy PC that was recently upgraded to Windows 11, and now I am running low on storage space. The computer has a 256GB SSD, and there is only about 20GB of free space left. I...
adwigro
Apr 29, 2026Copper Contributor
Start with the built-in options first: Settings → System → Storage, then Cleanup recommendations / Storage Sense. I’d also check Downloads, Recycle Bin, large personal media folders, and Apps sorted by size before touching anything under C:\Windows or Program Files. A visual disk-space map can help you see which folders are actually large, so you don’t delete blindly. Back up anything uncertain before moving or deleting it.