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Delete files using disk clean up

Delete files using Disk Clean up

Windows 8.1/Windows RT 8.1

You can use Disk Clean up to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can help your PC run faster. It can delete temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove a variety of other items that you might no longer need.

To delete files

The following procedure delete files associated with your user account. You can also use Disk Cleanup to delete system files on your PC.

To open Disk Clean up from the desktop, swipe inn from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings (or if you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Settings), tap or click Control Panel, type Admin in the Search box, tap or click Administrative Tools, and then double-tap or double-click Disk Clean up.

In the Drives list, choose the drive you want to clean, and then tap or click OK.

In the Disk Clean up dialog, select the checkboxes for the file types that you want to delete, tap or click OK and then tap or click Delete files.

To delete system files

The following procedure deletes system files on your PC. This option, in addition to cleaning up the files associated with your account, allows you to delete previous Windows installation, Windows Defender files, and Windows upgrade log files that you might no longer need.

To open Disk Clean up from the desktop, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings (or if you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Settings), tap or click Control Panel, type Admin in the Search box, tap or click Administrative Tools, and then double-tap or double-click Disk Clean up.

In the Drives list, tap or click the drive that you want to clean up, and then tap or click OK.

In the Disk Clean up dialog box, tap or click Clean up system files. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.

In the Drives list, choose the drive you want to clean, and then tap or click OK.

In the Disk Clean up dialog box, select the checkboxes for the file types you want to delete, tap or click OK, and then tap or click Delete files.

If you want to free up even more space on your PC, tap or click More Options and choose form the options:

Programs and Features. Uninstall programs you no longer use. The Size column shows how much space each program uses.

System Restore and Shadow Copies. Delete all but the most recent restore point on the drive.info