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storage cleanup for windows

• youtube Freeup Storage in Windows 10 11
• RUN (ctrl c, ctrl v): and delete from
  • prefetch
  • temp
  • %temp%
  • %appdata%
• Delete Windows.old if exists
• Right click C:, properties -> Tools -> Optimize (and turn on weekly optimize)
• C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution - delete all
• run %appdata% -> Local -> Nivida glcache (and AMD) clear shaders cache
• DiskCleanup c: check everything you can
• Remove unused apps
• Local Disk search “SIZE:Gigantic” or Huge to see big files
• Settings -> System -> Storage shows storage useage

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To reduce the size of the Windows folder, you can utilize built-in tools like Disk Cleanup and DISM, or manually remove unnecessary files. Additionally, compressing folders can help reduce their overall size. Here’s a breakdown of methods:

1. Using Disk Cleanup:
   • Open Disk Cleanup: Search for “Disk Cleanup” in the Windows search bar and select it.
   • Select the C: drive: If you have multiple drives, choose the one containing the Windows folder.
   • Clean up system files: Click “Clean up system files” to remove temporary files, old Windows Update files, and other unnecessary data.
   • Check all items: In the “Files to delete” list, check all the boxes to remove as much data as possible.
   • Confirm and wait: Click “OK” and confirm the deletion to free up space.
2. Using DISM:
   • Open Command Prompt as administrator: Search for “cmd”, right-click, and select “Run as administrator”.
   • Run the DISM command: This command removes superseded components from Windows updates.

     Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase
     

   • Run the command for WinSxS cleanup: This command can reduce the size of the WinSxS folder.

     Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
     

3. Removing Unnecessary Files:
   • Uninstall unused applications: . Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to remove programs you no longer use.
   • Delete temporary files: . You can manually delete files from the Temp folder (C:\Windows\Temp and %temp%).
   • Clear your browser cache: . Clear the cache and browsing data of your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, etc.).
   • Remove old drivers: . Use tools like DriverStore Explorer to remove outdated or unused device drivers. Delete downloaded installations: .
   • Delete files in C:\Windows\Downloaded Installations and C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.
4. Compressing Folders:
   • Compress the entire Windows folder: . Right-click the Windows folder, select Properties, go to Advanced, and check “Compress contents to save disk space”. Compress individual folders: .
   • You can also compress specific folders within the Windows directory if you want to save space without affecting the entire folder.
5. Additional Tips:
   • Disable hibernation: . If you don’t use hibernation mode, you can disable it to remove the large hiberfil.sys file from the root C: directory.
   • Move the page file: . If you have another drive, you can move the page file (swap file) to it to reduce the load on the C: drive. Use a disk space analyzer: .
   • Tools like WinDirStat can help visualize which folders and files are taking up the most space, allowing you to focus your cleanup efforts.