Run Disk Cleanup on a Windows 10 Computer

  • To delete temporary files:
    1. Search for Disk cleanup from the taskbar and select it from the list of results.
    2. Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
    3. Select OK.
       
  • If you need to free up more space, you can also delete system files:
    1. In Disk cleanup, select Clean up system files.
    2. Select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
    3. Select OK.
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