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  • Skyler-B's avatar
    Skyler-B
    Brass Contributor
    Sep 17, 2024

    Aaronwom 

    1. Check disk space: Right-click the C: drive in File Explorer and select “Properties” to check the free space.
    2. Clean up the disk: Use the “Disk Cleanup” tool in the “Start” menu to select the C: drive and delete unnecessary files.
    3. Uninstall programs: Uninstall programs you no longer use in Settings > Applications > Applications and Features.
    4. Update system: Update Windows and drivers via Settings > Update & Security.



  • Harlowao's avatar
    Harlowao
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 19, 2024
    Open the Event Viewer by searching for it in the Start menu. In the Event Viewer, navigate to Windows Logs and right-click on each log (e.g., Application, System, Security) and select Clear Log. Confirm that you want to clear the log.
  • Caspianss's avatar
    Caspianss
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 24, 2024
    It's always a good idea to back up anything important before you start clearing everything out. Try to clean up your drive regularly to prevent it from piling up with unnecessary files.
  • Linasswor's avatar
    Linasswor
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 26, 2024
    Over time, your C drive can become cluttered with files and applications that you don’t use anymore. By cleaning it up, you can free up valuable disk space, which can help your system run more smoothly.
  • Jasonnmiz's avatar
    Jasonnmiz
    Copper Contributor
    Oct 01, 2024
    1.Free Up Space: If your C: drive is running low on space, you can:
    Uninstall unused programs via Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program.
    Use Disk Cleanup (search "Disk Cleanup" in the Start menu) to delete temporary files, system files, and more.
    Check for large files and folders that you can move or delete, using tools like WinDirStat.
    2.Check for Errors: You can run a Disk Check to identify and fix file system errors:
    Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type chkdsk C: /f, and then press Enter. You may have to restart your computer.
    3.Defragment the Drive: If you're using an HDD (not recommended for SSDs), you can defragment your hard drive to improve performance:
    4.Open "Defragment and Optimize Drives" from the Start menu and select your C: drive.

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