Learn how to use Storage Sense to automatically free up drive space on your Windows device by deleting temporary files and items in your Recycle Bin. Find out how to turn on Storage Sense, choose your settings, and manage locally available cloud content.

Learn how you can free up drive space in Windows. Keep your PC running smoothly and up to date by increasing the disk space.

Learn about storage settings in Windows and how reserved storage works to conserve disk space for temporary files, caches, and other files.

Learn how you can free up drive space in Windows. Keep your PC running smoothly and up to date by increasing the disk space.

Enable Storage Sense: Start > Settings > System >Storage. Turn on Storage Sense to automatically free up space by removing unnecessary files. Use Cleanup recommendations to identify and delete temporary files, large or unused files, files synced to the cloud, and unused apps.

The Windows.old folder contains the previous version of Windows on your device. If you want to remove the previous version after you upgrade, the easiest method is to use Storage sense in the Settings app. Follow the steps below for your version of the Windows operating system.

Learn about storage settings in Windows and how reserved storage works to conserve disk space for temporary files, caches, and other files.

Learn how to create new storage spaces, choose between mirror, two-way, and parity spaces, optimize drive usage, and remove a drive from a pool.

Storage Sense can automatically remove temporary files and help free up space needed for Windows updates. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage. Turn on Storage Sense. Select Cleanup recommendations, review the suggested files, and then select Clean up. Use Cleanup recommendations.

See how much storage space is being used for your device’s main drive, which contains your files, apps, and Windows. You’ll see the percentage your drive is full.