Running out of space?
Before deleting your photos or documents, let’s clean your drive the smart way.
✅ 1. Run Disk Cleanup
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Press
Windows + R→cleanmgr -
Select drive (usually C:)
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Clean:
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Windows Update leftovers
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System created temp files
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Old device drivers
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Recycle Bin (after checking!)
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✅ Never delete files in User folders (Documents, Pictures) through cleanup.
✅ 2. Use Storage Sense
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Settings → System → Storage → Turn on Storage Sense
Windows automatically deletes:
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Temp files
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Cache
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Unused recycle bin items after a set time
✅ Hands-free space recovery.
✅ 3. Move large personal files
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Shift videos, photos, music to:
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External hard drives
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Cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox)
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✅ Media files are often 90% of user disk space.
✅ 4. Uninstall space-hogging programs
Check:
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Games
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Large software suites (Adobe, CAD tools, etc.)
✅ Settings → Apps → Sort by Size → Uninstall wisely.
✅ 5. Analyze drive with WinDirStat
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Download WinDirStat (free tool)
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Visual map shows what’s eating your space
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Delete big, unnecessary folders manually
✅ Great for finding old ISOs, downloads, forgotten project files.
Key points to remember
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Clean system junk first before touching personal files
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Use Storage Sense for automatic maintenance
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Move media to external drives or cloud
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Uninstall heavy software you don’t use
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Analyze before you delete