Here’s a look at the key issues.
Does a Full Recycle Bin Affect Disk Space?
The Recycle Bin is where your deleted files go since they’re not actually deleted for good.
Instead, they’re marked for deletion and placed in the Recycle Bin.
What’s Taking up All My Storage?
SelectShow more categoriesto get full insight into where all your storage space is going.
Do I Need Temporary Files?
Temporary files are often needed, but, well, their purpose istemporary.
Sometimes, those files can hang around for longer than you want or need them to.
Delete them using Disk Cleanup.
Search forDisk Cleanupand choose your hard drive when the tool opens.
SelectClean up system filesto select which unnecessary system files you want to remove.
Can Photos and Videos Take Up a Lot of Space?
A good idea is to store them elsewhere.
It is possible to store them in the cloud usingOneDrive, which is built into Windows 10 and 11.
Search File Explorer for the OneDrive folder and grab the files and folders taking up the most space.
Right-hit the selection and chooseFree up spaceto make the files online-only, freeing up space on your PC.
Also, don’t forget about other media files that might be stored elsewhere on your system.
For example, check the local Videos and Pictures folders for unnecessary files.
Do Apps Take up Space?
Games can be particularly large so it’s a good idea touninstall appsyou don’t use very often.
Use the size option at the top of this screen to view the largest apps.
How Can Multiple Users Take up Space?
Check with the user to ensure they no longer need the files before deleting their profile.
First, initiate the File Explorer and clickComputerto see all of your available drives.
Then, select any of them to see both taken and available space.
Right-click and choosePropertiesto open another window with even more information.
Near the bottom of theGeneraltab, clickDisk Cleanupto remove temporary files.
