A Windows computer with limited space available can be a major problem. In addition to allowing you to save many files or downloads, it will make the computer work much less.
If you have already received a notification that your disk is full, or if you know you will be filling it soon, you are in the right place.
We've put together a number of steps to follow that will make your Windows 10 computer work as well as before.
In this other article we have gathered additional information on the 10 steps to follow for those whose computer is running very slowly.
1. Disk Disk in Windows
Windows comes with a few factory tools that automatically detect and delete files that unnecessarily take up disk space.
Therefore, it is appropriate for the first time to use the & # 39; Disk Disk & # 39; tool. Just look at the option in the Start menu. This tool will scan your removable PC files.
In the list of delete files you can mark the files you really want to delete. When you finish your selection, click & # 39; OK & # 39; then & # 39; Delete files & # 39 ;.
2. Release games and applications
The fastest and easiest way to free up space is to uninstall programs you don't need to use. In the start menu go to & # 39; Control panel & # 39; and select an option & # 39; Uninstall the program & # 39;
The list will appear with all the installed programs, you can adjust the list so that the programs appear in order of their weight or size. This way you will know which programs take up more space.
Usually these types of programs will be games, even though there are non-games apps that take up a lot of space.
You will have to clear the system systematically, something that may take a while, but it will help you when you see all the space you have available.
3. Recovery points
Windows automatically creates recovery points to return to your PC's previous state if there is a problem and you need to restore.
These return points take up space, which you don't really know how much you can change.
To do this, go to & # 39; Start & # 39; then look for the option that & # 39; Create a return point & # 39; The window will open with the & # 39; Program Protection tab & # 39; selected by default. In this tab, click & # 39; Configure & # 39; to see how much space is using this tool.
However, even though it may take up some space, we do not recommend disabling the system's security because it will leave you vulnerable in case you need to return to your previous location.
4. Remove drivers, duplicate files and more
In addition to the Windows tools themselves, it is possible to download a large number of additional tools that will allow you to perform more efficient searches to find and eliminate unnecessary files.
For example, Ccleaner is a recommended app to do this action, though you should know that there are many programs that will help you in finding duplicate files (such as photos and downloads) and eliminating many copies.
Another good example Auslogics File Discovery, if you want to check it out.
5. How to get large files to your hard drive
If you have already followed all of the steps suggested above and still don't have enough space, you can search for large files that take up excess space on your hard drive.
To do this, go to the Document Inspector and in the search bar & # 39; size: gigantic & # 39; A list with files larger than 128 MB will appear.
We recommend you browse this list to find files that are overweight and which you can no longer use to move them one by one, freeing up space this way.
However, be careful not to delete any important or important files in Windows operating systems, remove only those you know exactly what they are and don't need them.
Most of the time it's not individual files that take up a lot of space, but rather folders full of small files. In this case, the best option is to download third-party programs that help scan your computer to find out which files and folders are most useful.
Our lovely request to do this process SpaceSniffer. It doesn't require any type of installation, just run the program and it will process your computer giving you information about very large files.
To do this, use a map with squares where the largest files will stay in large squares, as you can see in the image below.
6. Delete backup copies
One way to get extra space on your disk is to look for backups. If you use a software be willing to make these fists, use them software remove the types of old copies you no longer need.
The same thing happens in the case of owning an iPhone or iPad. Large files are usually made that accommodate hundreds of gigabytes. Open iTunes, click the sub menu in the top left corner and select & # 39; Preferences> Devices & # 39;
You will see a list of backups, or you may not be able to see where any of the information from the backup starts. It is recommended that you only save later and remove all others as they take up unnecessary space on your device.
Something we also recommend you check out is your video folder because sometimes the accidentally downloaded videos accumulate and you no longer need them.
Copy the videos you need to the external hard drive, delete the unwanted ones, and leave the folder empty.
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