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Clean Storage on C: drive , Windows 11

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2026-01-28T15:38:05.63+00:00

Can you tell me how to clean storage on my computer?

I used sugestions: What happens if my storage is full?

I used: Stting>System>Storage>Storage Sence Did not work, Also uninstall unused apps , did work neether. Whow to clen Storage C: drive

Can you help?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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  1. David-M 113.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-28T16:12:48.3333333+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    I suggest downloading and installing the TreeSize app.

    https://www.jam-software.com/treesize_free

    Then right-click the application shortcut, select "Run as administrator", select the drive (C:) to be scanned, and wait for the scan to finish.

    Share a screenshot of the TreeSize scan result. Use the shortcut "Windows + Shift + S" to use the screenshot tool.

    I await your reply.

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    2026-01-28T15:38:19.31+00:00

    To clean storage on your C: drive in Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

    1. Use Storage Sense: Since you mentioned that you tried this, ensure that Storage Sense is properly configured. Go to Settings > System > Storage and check the settings under Storage Sense. Make sure it is turned on and configured to clean up temporary files and other unnecessary files.
    2. Disk Cleanup: You can also use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool:
      • Press Windows + S to open the search bar and type "Disk Cleanup".
      • Select the drive you want to clean (C: drive) and click OK.
      • In the Disk Cleanup dialog, check the boxes for the types of files you want to delete (temporary files, system files, etc.) and click OK.
      • Confirm the deletion when prompted.
    3. Uninstall Unused Applications: Since you mentioned this didn't work, ensure you are uninstalling apps that are not needed. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features, and remove any applications you no longer use.
    4. Check for Large Files: You can manually search for large files that may be taking up space. Use File Explorer to navigate to your C: drive and sort files by size to identify and delete large files you don't need.
    5. Clean Up the WinSxS Folder: If you are comfortable using the command line, you can run the following command in an elevated Command Prompt to clean up the WinSxS folder: 
         Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
      This can help reduce the size of the component store.
    6. Temporary Files: You can also manually delete temporary files by navigating to C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Temp and deleting the files in this folder.

    If you continue to experience issues, consider checking for any third-party software that might be interfering with storage management.

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