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How to free up storage space?

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2025-12-10T10:02:03.5066667+00:00

My Windows (C:)-470GB used with 5.01GB free. Last month, upgraded OS from Windows 10 to Windows 11. How to free up storage space? How do I select and uninstall apps that I do not use frequently and how to remove temporary files? Thanks in advance.

Installed apps 334GB

Temporary files 65.3 GB

System & reserved 43.6 GB

Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Other

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Ivan B 111.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-10T10:40:16.1366667+00:00

    Hii ,

    This situation could be a software issue, such as an app or update.

    I recommend you do the following: type the command diskcleanup in the search bar and click OK. Select the C drive > Select the "Clean up system files" option > tick all options except the "Downloads" folder and click "OK".

    Regarding uninstalling applications, you can use the free Revo program to uninstall and completely clean the files and registry of programs you don't use.

    Remember, as a precaution, the Revo program creates a restore point before deleting the program, since it cleans the program's files and registry in Windows.

    Then, download the Treesize app from the link below and run it as an administrator. Select the C drive option and wait for it to finish loading. It will show you where spaces (application names) exist, enter the folder or file name here.

    https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xp9m26rsclnt88?hl=en-US&gl=EN

    You can also access the temp folder in your user's search bar, select all, and delete the %temp% folder to delete temporary system files.

    Or

    Use Microsoft's own PC Manager to perform a deep scan.

    https://pcmanager.microsoft.com/en-us

    Give feedback if the information was useful or not.

    Thanks

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    2025-12-10T10:02:17.8766667+00:00

    To free up storage space on your Windows system, you can follow these steps:

    1. Uninstall Unused Apps:
      • Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Here, you can see a list of installed applications. Sort the list by size to identify large apps that you may not use frequently. Click on the app you want to uninstall and select Uninstall.
    2. Remove Temporary Files:
      • You can use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool:
        • Right-click on the C: drive in File Explorer and select Properties.
        • Click on Disk Cleanup.
        • In the Disk Cleanup dialog, check the boxes for Temporary files and any other categories you want to clean up, then click OK to delete them.
      • Additionally, you can configure Storage Sense to automatically clean up temporary files:
        • Go to Settings > System > Storage and turn on Storage Sense. You can customize how often it runs and what it cleans up.
    3. Free Up Space from Previous Windows Installations:
      • If you recently upgraded to Windows 11, you might have previous Windows installation files taking up space. You can remove these by running Disk Cleanup and selecting the option to clean up system files, which includes previous Windows installations.
    4. Use Storage Sense:
      • Storage Sense can automatically delete unnecessary files like temporary files and items in the recycle bin. You can configure it in Settings > System > Storage.

    By following these steps, you should be able to free up significant storage space on your device.

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  3. Craig Long 17,885 Reputation points
    2025-12-10T18:36:55.4533333+00:00

    If you are using OneDrive, free up some space using the Files On-Demand feature:

    https://youtu.be/UzIA9uykIhE?t=43

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