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How to free up disk space in windows 11 laptop?
To free up disk space Windows 11, you can follow these effective methods:
1.
Delete Temporary Files:
In the Storage settings, click on Temporary Files.
Select the types of files you want to remove, then click Remove files.
3.
Empty Recycle Bin:
Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop.
Choose Empty Recycle Bin.
4.
Manage Large Files:
Use File Explorer to find large files:
Open File Explorer.
Navigate to This PC.
Use the search bar with size filters, e.g., size:>100MB.
Delete or move unnecessary large files.
5.
Move Files to External Storage or Cloud:
Transfer files to an external drive or cloud storage services like OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
6.
Disable Hibernation (if not needed):
Open Command Prompt as administrator.
Type: powercfg -h off and press Enter.
This disables hibernation and deletes the hibernation file, free up disk space Windows 11.