Windows 10 can help you free up disk space with helpful tools like Storage Sense. Here’s how to remove temporary files, uninstall apps, and more.
If you need to free up some disk space on your PC, Windows 10 provides a dedicated settings menu to make the process easier. From here, you can see how much space has been used on your device, and by what type of content. The Storage Sense feature will automatically remove temporary files, Recycle Bin items, and other items you may not need. Here’s how to view your internal storage and clear space quickly. Storage Settings Go to Settings > System > Storage to view the total space you have available, what space has been used across different categories, and how much free space remains on your hard drive. Turn on Storage Sense to automatically remove temporary files and other items you no longer need. Click the links on the right side of the Storage settings screen to learn more about disk management and low disk space. Configure and Run Storage Sense If you want to better configure the Storage Sense feature, click the Configure Storage Sense or run it now link. You can then determine how often the tool will run and when temporary files and downloads will automatically be deleted. Open the Run Storage Sense drop-down menu to determine how frequently the feature should run—Every day, Every week, Every month, or During low free disk space. Unless you’re constantly running low on space, running it monthly should be a good place to start. Under the Temporary Files header, check the box next to Delete temporary files that my apps aren’t using to automatically remove unneeded temporary files on a regular basis. You can also tell Storage Sense to automatically purge files in the Recycle Bin and Downloads folder daily—every 14,30, or 60 days, or never.
