i already deleted all programs that I don't use. The issue is not about my programs. AppData is taking up 70GB of storage. I'm asking how I can clear storage from there
How can I clean up AppData?
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I have 118GB on my computer but only have 5GB remaining. AppData is taking up about 70GB of storage, and I know not to delete random things from there or mess around with it but I don't know how to get storage back. I've used disk cleanup and deleted temporary files, but still nothing is working. I also used TreeSize to figure out about AppData, but now I'm not sure how I can clean up storage from there.
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Anonymous
2023-04-29T16:57:12+00:00 -
Anonymous
2023-04-30T14:29:03+00:00 Hi there, thank you for your response.
The temp folder is the only file you can delete in "AppData" that should not affect any application.
- Follow this path: AppData > Local > Temp
(You can right-click on the Temp folder and choose Properties to check how much storage space it is consuming)
- Highlight all files inside of Temp folder and press the Shift and Delete keys to permanently delete.
- Choose Yes on the "Delete multiple items" pop-up.
Feel free to reply if you still need further assistance, and I'll be more than happy to assist you.
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Anonymous
2023-04-28T18:53:55+00:00 yes, I'm aware of that, however I have nothing else to delete on my computer. I deleted apps, downloads, photos and more. I have no storage and it's because of AppData, that's why I'm asking how I can clear up space from it.
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Anonymous
2023-04-28T18:03:17+00:00 Hello Jenna,
My name is Nada an independent advisor, and I'm here to help you.
The AppData keeps important information about your applications such as the Microsoft Word Dictionary and other personalized settings for applications such as Chrome or programs.
Here is how you free up clear up unwanted data:https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...
Source: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...
Feel free to ask any further questions.
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Anonymous
2023-04-28T19:21:05+00:00 Applications on your computer store specific files and settings in the AppData folder, and deleting them may cause a loss of essential data. The more programs and games on your computer, the larger the size of the AppData folder.
In this case, it would be best to uninstall programs that you no longer need to free up some space and delete the corresponding folder of that program in the AppData folder.
Here is also a link you can use for other options on how to free up drive space in your system.
https://support.microsoft.com/windows/free-up-d...
Feel free to reply if you still need further assistance, and I'll be more than happy to assist you.