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  1. Microsoft Support
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/free-up-drive-space-in-windows-85529ccb-c...

    Free up drive space in Windows - Microsoft Support

    • If your PC is running low on free space, you might not be able to install important Windows updates, and your PC’s performance may be affected. Here are some ways to free up space so you can keep your PC … See more

    If you're getting a Low Disk Space error because of a full Temp folder

    If you used Cleanup recommendations to free up space on your device and then see a Low Disk … See more

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    Free up space with Storage Sense

    Storage Sense can automatically free up drive space for you by getting rid of items that you don't need, like temporary files and items in your Recycle Bin. For more info, see Manag… See more

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    Free up space with Cleanup recommendations

    If you don't want to use Storage Sense, Cleanup recommendations can help you identify and clean up temporary files and system files from your device.
    1.Select St… See more

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    Free up space to install the latest Windows 11 update

    Windows 11 may indicate that it needs more space to get the latest Windows 11 feature update. You can use an external storage device to help you complete the update.… See more

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    Delete personal files or move them to an external storage device

    Personal files such as videos, music, photos, and documents can take up a lot of space on your device. To see which files are using the most space:
    1.Select Fil… See more

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    What happens if you run low on free disk space?
    Having that little free disk space can also hurt performance as the drive scrambles to fill partially filled blocks, a process that involves reading the whole block into memory, erasing it, and then rewriting it again. Fortunately, if you’re running low on free disk space in Windows 11 or Windows 10, there are many ways to free up more GBs.
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    If you're getting a Low Disk Space error because of a full Temp folder
    Free up space with Storage Sense
    Free up space with Cleanup recommendations
    Free up space to install the latest Windows 11 update
    Delete personal files or move them to an external storage device
    What happens if you run low on free disk space?
     
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    Free up drive space in Windows

    Delete files with Storage Sense

    1. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage . 

    2. Turn on Storage Sense to have Windows delete unnecessary files automatically. 

    Delete files manually

    1. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage > Cleanup recommendations. 

    2. Select the temporary files, unused files, files synced to the cloud, or unused apps you want to remove, then select the Clean up button for each section.

    Move files to another drive

    1. Connect your removable media to your device.

    2. Open File Explorer from the taskbar and find the files you want to move.

    3. Select the files, then select Cut on the ribbon. 

    4. Navigate to the location of the removable media, then select Paste .

    Get more info about freeing up drive space
  2. Lifewire
    https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-check-free-hard...

    How to Check Free Hard Drive Space in Windows - Lifewire

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  3. Microsoft Support
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/tips...

    Tips to free up drive space on your PC - Microsoft Support

  4. Tom's Hardware
    https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/11...

    11 ways to increase free disk space in Windows 11 or Windows 10

  5. WikiHow
    https://www.wikihow.com/Check-Your-Hard-Disk-Space

    How to Check Your Hard Disk Space: PC, Mac, & Smart Phones