Win10 how to clean up files to free up hard disk space

  
Method One, empty recycle bin

In the previous Microsoft system, our easiest way to delete is to throw files in the recycle bin, the new version is no exception, you just empty The recycle bin will take the space back quickly.
Right click on the recycle bin icon to directly empty all content in the trash. What? There is no recycle bin icon on the desktop, Start Menu > Settings > System > Storage, and select “temporary files" in “this computer", then click “empt recycle bin”, effect same.
Note: Before emptying the recycle bin, check if there is any value in the file. Of course, you can also choose to delete some files.
Method 2, delete the temporary files in use and the files that are not needed after downloading

In addition to dumping your recycle bin trash, deleting all temporary files is also a good way to clean up. Or Start Menu > Settings > System > Storage, and select “ Temporary Files in “This Computer", select “delete temporary files”
Temporary file page, you can also see some of the downloaded content, delete the unwanted ones.
Method 3, uninstall the less commonly used applications
Windows 10 system has added the app store, you may have your own software, but many people will download too many applications because of the freshness, it is well known The reason is that many applications take up a lot of hard disk space, so you can delete them that are not commonly used.
Steps to uninstall the app: Start Menu > Settings > System > Apps & Features, then you can see all the apps, click to select the apps you don't need, select “Uninstall & rdquo; Yes, the process is very similar to using a mobile phone.
Method 4, change the way you use OneDrive.

OneDrive is a cloud service provided by Microsoft for Windows. You may find it helpful to back up some files, but the OneDrive you are using has One feature will make some offline files take up hard disk space, which is the "Save offline files" function. If every file stored in the cloud is saved locally, it is a waste.
Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar on the right, select Settings, and in the “Select Folder“ tab, cancel all the OneDrive folders you don't need, and select the folders that Allow OneDrive to save offline. Easy to clean.
Method 5, use Xbox One to save, expedient measures
Microsoft designed a full platform coverage feature for Windows 10 system, which means you can save data on PC computer through Xbox One game console, of course, host Hard drives are also limited, useful for emergency, so it is also a measure of equity.
Method 6、 Finally, we use external storage devices
Using mobile storage devices to delete some files after backup is a common method. In the end, it is because some investment is needed to meet the requirements. Just copy and paste, needless to say, of course, pay attention to prevent exposure or cross-infection.
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