Free up space on your computer

Find out what is using your storage before deleting anything important.

Your next steps

Open your computer's storage settings to check what uses the most space.
Review the Recycle Bin and empty it only if you no longer need its contents.
Use your operating system's built-in tool to clean temporary files.
Move personal files you want to keep to a trusted backup location.
Uninstall apps you recognize and no longer use. Avoid deleting unfamiliar system folders.