I cannot remove enough programs to make space. I'm scared I might delete something that is needed for the computer to run properly. What can I safely remove

Hello! I am an Independent Advisor, I would love to help you out!

That is hard to say without having a list of all the apps you have installed.

However, if you go to settings > apps

Pretty much any app listed there that also is able to be uninstalled from clicking on the app then "uninstall" is safe to uninstall. Though I would not recommend uninstalling most apps where the publisher is "Microsoft Corporation".

Another method to free up space would be to download a tool that will let you see where most of the space is being used. I recommend windirstat.

It will scan your drive and visualize for you what files/folders are taking up the most space and then you can see if you want or can delete them.

You can find the download link here:

https://windirstat.net/download.html

Also, you could try to run the built-in disk cleanup. You can search for this from the start menu and should find it.

Open it up then click the button that says "clean up system files".

Check anything that you are okay with deleting

This mostly clears out temporary files that haven't cleared yet or system files that are no longer needed.

Hope this helps!

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.