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TannerFord
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Jul 21, 2025

How to free up disk space in windows 11 laptop?

Hi all, My budget Lenovo laptop has only 128 SSD and it is almost full now. There is only 6 GB free space left and the computer runs very slow now. Is there any simple way to free up disk space in W...
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Longblic
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Jul 21, 2025

Here are three effective methods to free up disk space on Windows 11. This will increase a lot of free storage on your computer.

Use Storage Sense (Automatic Cleaning)

  1. Open Settings (Windows key + I)
  2. Go to System > Storage
  3. Turn on "Storage Sense"
  4. Click "Storage Sense" to configure: Set it to run automatically (daily, weekly, or monthly)
  5. Choose when to delete temporary files and files in Recycle Bin

Uninstall Unused Applications

  1. Settings > Apps > Installed apps
  2. Sort by size to find large programs
  3. Click the three dots next to apps you don't need
  4. Select "Uninstall"

Clean Up System Files with Disk Cleanup

  1. Search for "Disk Cleanup" in Start menu
  2. Select your system drive (usually C:)
  3. Click "Clean up system files" (admin rights required)
  4. Select all file types you want to delete
  5. Click OK > Delete Files

Let me know if you need help to free up space in Windows 11.

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