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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 20, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Manage Storage on Windows

    Check how much space you have and learn to free up storage on your Windows PC.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Check your storage
    2. 2.Run Disk Cleanup
    3. 3.Find large files
    4. 4.Uninstall unused apps
    5. 5.Enable Storage Sense
    1

    Check your storage

    ~15s
    Open File ExplorerThis PC. You'll see your drives with colored bars showing used/free space.
    2

    Run Disk Cleanup

    ~15s
    Right-click your C: drive → PropertiesDisk Cleanup. Check all boxes and click Delete Files.

    Quick Tip

    Click "Clean up system files" for even more space — this removes old Windows Update files.

    3

    Find large files

    ~15s
    In File Explorer, go to your Downloads folder. Click "Sort" → Sort by Size. Look for files you no longer need.
    4

    Uninstall unused apps

    ~15s
    Go to SettingsAppsInstalled Apps. Sort by size. Uninstall anything you don't recognize or use.
    5

    Enable Storage Sense

    ~15s
    Go to SettingsSystemStorageStorage Sense. Turn it on to automatically free up space.

    Quick Tip

    Storage Sense can automatically empty your Recycle Bin and delete old temporary files on a schedule. For more tips, visit support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/tips-to-improve-pc-performance-in-windows — Microsoft's guide to improving PC performance.

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