Free up drive space in Windows — by Microsoft Support

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Explains why a nearly full drive slows a PC and blocks updates, and lists methods to reclaim space, to try in order while rechecking free space after each. Options include Storage Sense, cleanup recommendations and OneDrive Files On-Demand.

Quick steps

  1. Turn on Storage Sense
  2. Use Cleanup recommendations (Windows 11) or Disk Cleanup (Windows 10)
  3. Delete or move personal files you no longer need
  4. Turn on OneDrive Files On-Demand

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.microsoft.com

Source: Free up drive space in Windows by Microsoft Support. Licence: Link only (©).

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