Clean Windows 10 temp files to free up space.

These files are generated by the different URLs and websites visited. Therefore, they can be many. In addition, they are made up of elements that allow the fastest loading of the site in question. For example, loading of titles, images or cookies. As you can see, they are useful. However, as time goes by, they grow. So they fill up the disk storage. In addition, some apps installed on the system also generate temporary files. Let’s see how to eliminate them. First press the Win+R combination to invoke the run box. Once there, please enter the following command:

%temp%

Immediately the file explorer will open showing the temporary files. As the name suggests, these items should be temporal. That is, only be while the browser or app session is active. Therefore, when you close the session, they should disappear. However, this may not happen. Therefore, it is necessary to remove them before they accumulate. To do this, select them all and then delete them.

Cleaning the Prefetch folder in Windows 10.

This folder seeks to maintain and improve system performance over time. In this folder is hosted the file cache of the most used apps in the system. Therefore, it will improve the access to those apps. But over time, excess data becomes counterproductive. To remove them safely, press the Win+R combination and enter the following command:

prefetch

After granting the corresponding permissions, you will have access to the content. Once again, select them all to remove them.

Clearing the Windows 10 Recycle Bin

Every time you remove an item from Windows, it does not disappear completely. In fact, it is redirected to the recycle bin. This way they can be recovered at any time. This will continue until it is emptied. But normally the user does not do this. So it is usually full of objects. So let’s see how to empty it. The first thing you have to do is click on Manage Recycle Bin. Then, click on Empty Recycle Bin.

How to free up space on the PC using the Windows 10 storage sensor.

This function integrated into the system is very useful. It allows you to free the system from unnecessary files. For example, temporary files, Downloads folder, recycle bin and much more. To go to this function you must go to Windows Settings. With this in mind press the Win+I combination. Once there, go to System.

Once there, you must click on Storage. Then, verify that the storage sensor is activated. Then click on Temporary Files.

Then the wizard will show the files ready to be deleted. Just select a group and finally click on Remove Files.

In this way we have seen how to free up space in Windows 10. This way you can put the hard drive to better use. See you!

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How to free up disk space with DupeKill

As mentioned above, this free application allows you to search for duplicate files on your computer. Consequently, it is possible to delete them quickly. The utility of this tool is that it allows you to discover that there are duplicate files on the hard disk. In this way, it is possible to free up storage space. In the first place, please go to the project page to download the latest version.

Please note that the file comes in a compressed format, so once downloaded you will have to decompress it. With this intention, you can use some program like 7zip or WinRar. On the other hand, the program is portable. Consequently, when running it for the first time, it asks where to save the configuration.

In the configuration window, two saving options are displayed. First, you can save the settings in the application directory. This is for easy handling of the program. Second, you can save it to the profile directory. Please note that you must remember the configuration directory. Since there is no uninstaller, you can delete the program by deleting this folder.

Launching DupeKill

After installing the program, it will be launched immediately. In the Look in section, you can include the drive, directory or folder where you will look for the files. It is highly recommended to select the option to include subfolders in the search. Once the parameters are set, press the Scan button to start the search. The search time will depend on the selected unit and the number of files present.

Once the search is complete, the list of duplicate files is displayed. In addition, the file properties are displayed. Likewise, we see size, name, path, creation and modification date. Once the search is complete, the list of duplicate files is displayed. In addition, the file properties are displayed. Likewise, we see size, name, path, creation and modification date.

But the most interesting option is the one related to the recommended actions for the files. You can keep or delete them, and the program also shows the number of duplicate files. Finally, by double-clicking on the file, we can execute it, open its folder, copy the path, delete it, move it or save it.

Enabling advanced search.

The program has an interesting advanced search function. To enable it, just click on the search bar. Immediately a window will be displayed, where it is possible to enter different search criteria, such as include and exclude folders, limit the size or set a date range. It is also possible to select the type of file to be searched. Consequently, this tool makes the search more specific.

Ultimately we have seen how to use DupeKill to delete duplicate files in Windows 10. This way it is possible to increase the storage space on hard disks. In my case, I gained more than 8GB of storage. And best of all, I didn’t know I had such an amount of duplicate files. Well, that’s all for now, before I say goodbye I invite you to check our post about PowerToys in Windows 10. Bye!

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Using the Disk Cleaner tool

Windows 10 is a system that aims to provide users with all the necessary tools to have an optimal system. One of these tools is called Disk Cleaner. This application has several very interesting functions. Let’s open it to see it in action. With this intention, please type Disk Cleanup in the search bar.

Now, according to the number of disks, or existing partitions. Then a window will ask you to select the volume to clean.

Once the volume is selected, the wizard will begin to calculate the space that can be cleaned.

After the calculation has been made, the wizard will indicate which files can be deleted and the space saved. After the calculation has been made, the wizard will indicate which files can be deleted and the space saved. The wizard is very user-friendly and details what types of files are about to be deleted from the system. Once the selection is made, please press OK to start the cleaning.

A warning sign will ask if we are sure to permanently delete the files. Press Yes and the wizard will start cleaning the system. This is a quick way to clean up Windows 10 of junk files.

Another way to open disk cleanup

On the other hand, it is also possible to run this tool on any storage device connected to our computer. With this intention, please enter the windows explorer, clicking on the folder icon located in the taskbar.

already inside the browser just right click on the device you want to clean and select Properties

After the properties are opened, please select Disk Cleanup to clean the volume.

Immediately the disk cleaning tool will appear, with the functions we have already reviewed.

Cleaning up system files.

The cleaning tool also allows you to do a cleaning of residual system files. With that intention, we follow the path explained above. But once inside Disk Cleanup, select the option Clean up system files. Press OK to continue.

The assistant will then advise you that you are doing your job. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the data to be deleted. By doing this, we clean up Windows 10 of junk files.

Deleting browser data.

It is well known that as you browse the Internet, you generate temporary files, cookies, images, and cache memory. In addition to the browsing history. All these data accumulate in the system unnecessarily. Now let’s see how to delete all that data in Google Chrome. A similar procedure can be used in the Microsoft Edge beta channel, as this is based on Chromium. Moreover, this mechanism is done from the browser. With this intention, run Google Chrome and locate the 3 dots in the upper right corner. This will open the Google Chrome menu. Once there, navigate to the advanced section, then select Clear browsing data.

In the next window, you can delete the history, cookies, cached images and other files. In addition, you can set the time range to be deleted.

Deactivates the hibernation cache.

Microsoft has incorporated a function related to the cache memory. This is called a hibernation cache. To clarify, it is an accumulation of data on the applications and files that were open when the PC was turned off so that when it is turned on again they start up more quickly. In like manner, this feature is activated by default, and although its function is to improve the speed of the system. It actually accumulates a large amount of data within the system. So if the equipment is connected to a constant source of power, try deactivating it and using the sleep mode. To the end that, please open a Command Prompt with administrator privileges. With this intention, please typing CMD in the search bar, and selecting Open as administrator.

Once the Command Prompt is opened, please enter the following command:

 powercfg.exe /hibernate off 

If you want to revert the process and enable hibernation cache again, repeat the internal process but add the following command:

 powercfg.exe /hibernate on 

Cleaning the Microsoft store cache

As the Microsoft Store is used, temporary files are generated that occupy unnecessary space in the system. To delete them, just type WSReset.exe in the search bar.

The wizard will then automatically clear the store cache.

Conclusion

We have seen several methods to clean up junk files to Windows 10. The best thing is that we have used the native tools that the system itself provides. Please remember to carry out this process regularly. With this, the system will improve its performance, and we will have a better user experience. In summary, that’s it for now, please invite you to visit our post on How to Manage disks in Windows 10.

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