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How to quickly find and delete large files on windows 11
Hello, There are only 10GB free space left on my Windows 11 PC but I'm unsure how to efficiently locate the largest files scattered across my drives. I know I have some old videos and game installa...
Open File Explorer. Navigate to This PC. In the search bar, type: size:>1GB This will list files larger than 1GB. Sort by Size or Date Modified to identify old, large files. Select a range and delete.
What to AVOID Deleting
To keep your system healthy, follow these "Golden Rules":
- Never delete from C:\Windows: This folder contains the "brain" of your computer. Deleting anything here can cause Windows to stop booting.
- Avoid Program Files or Program Files (x86): If you see a large folder here, do not just delete it. Instead, go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps and use the Uninstall button.
- Hidden Files: If you don't recognize a file and it has a strange name (like pagefile.sys or hiberfil.sys), leave it alone. These are system-managed files used for memory and power management.