Running a Disk Cleanup on your Windows computer is an effective way to remove temporary files, clear system cache, and free up valuable storage space.
How to Run Disk Cleanup in Windows 10
To use the Disk Cleanup utility, follow these simple steps:
- Go to the Start menu, type
disk cleanupin the search bar, and select the Disk Cleanup app from the search results. - A small window will appear asking you to select a drive. Choose the drive you want to clean up (usually the C: drive) from the drop-down menu and click OK.
- The utility will take a moment to scan your drive and calculate how much space you will be able to free up.
- Once the scan is complete, a new window will appear. Under the Files to delete section, check the boxes next to the file types you want to clean up (such as Temporary Internet Files, Recycle Bin, or Thumbnails).
- Click OK to start the disk cleanup process.
- You will be prompted a second time to confirm your decision. Click Delete Files to proceed.
Running this utility regularly helps keep your system running smoothly and ensures you don’t run out of storage space unexpectedly.
