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LawrenceLink
Copper Contributor
Jun 26, 2024

How to deleted unwanted files from Storage?

How I do I keep the apps and games I'd want, then delete the things i don't want?

 

 

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  • Alessandroin's avatar
    Alessandroin
    Copper Contributor
    If you need deep clean the disk space, it is recommended using a dedicated disk ccleaning app instead. They will do the job automatically!
  • Yarisyoyo's avatar
    Yarisyoyo
    Iron Contributor

    Removing programs you no longer use can free up significant space.

    1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
    2. Go to Apps > Apps & features.
    3. Browse through the list of installed programs and click on any you no longer need.
    4. Click Uninstall and follow the prompts.
  • AndrewDoyles's avatar
    AndrewDoyles
    Copper Contributor
    In the Disk Cleanup window, check the boxes next to "Temporary files," "Temporary Internet Files," and any other file types you want to delete. Click "OK" and then "Delete Files" to confirm.
      • MadisonAnderson's avatar
        MadisonAnderson
        Copper Contributor
        In the search box on the taskbar, type disk cleanup, and select Disk Cleanup from the list of results.

  • Morefieldur's avatar
    Morefieldur
    Copper Contributor
    Scroll through the list of installed programs and uninstall those you no longer need by clicking on them and selecting Uninstall.
  • Nobel_Baynes's avatar
    Nobel_Baynes
    Iron Contributor

    Delete Windows Update Files.

     

    1. Press Windows + S and type Disk Cleanup, then select the Disk Cleanup app.
    2. Select the drive you want to clean up (usually C:) and click OK.
    3. Click Clean up system files.
    4. Select the drive again and click OK.
    5. Check Windows Update Cleanup and any other categories you want to clean.
    6. Click OK, then Delete Files to confirm.
  • Pimentel150's avatar
    Pimentel150
    Copper Contributor
    Open the Start Menu and run Disk Cleanup. Be sure to click the button to clean up system files. You’ll need admin access to do so.

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