Windows and Linux System

Delete files using Disk Cleanup

by Sayeed

If you want to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your hard disk to free up disk space and help your computer run faster, use Disk Cleanup. It removes temporary files, empties the Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of system files and other items that you no longer need.

The following procedure cleans up files associated with your user account. You can also use Disk Cleanup to clean up all the files on your computer.

 You can open Disk Cleanup Utility by searching from start menu with Disk Cleanup keyword.

 

 

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

   

     

 In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, on the Disk Cleanup tab, select the check boxes for the file types that you want to delete, and then click OK.          

 

In the message that appears, click Delete files.  

Then you will find last disk cleanup window and file deleting progress.