Windows 7 Recovery drive c full

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How do I free up my C drive which is almost full?

 

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Freeing up space on your C drive, which is running out of storage, is essential for the proper functioning of your Windows system. Here are some steps you can take to free up space on your C drive: 1. Disk Cleanup: - Use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool in Windows to remove unnecessary files like temporary files, system files, and other items taking up space. 1. Press Win + R, type cleanmgr, and press Enter. 2. Select the C drive and click "OK." 3. Check the items you want to clean up and click "OK." 2. Uninstall Unused Programs: - Remove any programs on your system that you no longer use to free up disk space. 1. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. 2. Select the programs you want to uninstall and follow the uninstallation process. 3. Move Files to Another Drive: - Transfer large files such as videos, photos, or documents to another drive or an external storage device. - You can also move files to cloud storage services like OneDrive or Google Drive. 4. Delete Old or Large Files: - Manually search for large files or folders taking up space on your C drive. - Sort files by size to identify the largest ones and decide whether to delete or move them. 5. Clear System Restore Points: - Reduce the amount of space used by system restore points. 1. Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter. 2. Go to the System Protection tab, select the C drive, and click Configure. 3. Adjust the Max Usage slider to reduce the space allocated for system restore. 6. Disable Hibernation (Optional): - If you don't use hibernation, you can disable it to free up space. 1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator. 2. Type powercfg /h off and press Enter. 7. Run Disk Cleanup (Advanced): - Use the extended Disk Cleanup by clicking on "Clean up system files" in the Disk Cleanup tool to remove more files. These steps should help you free up space on your C drive and improve the performance of your system.