How to Fix a Full Hard Drive on Windows
Is your PC constantly warning you that your disk is almost full? And what happens when disk is full?
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How to fix a full hard drive?
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Select the files you want to delete (e.g., temporary files, downloaded program files, Recycle Bin contents) and click "Delete Files".
Press Win + R, type %temp%, and press Enter. Select the files and delete them.
Be careful **not to delete the folder itself**—only delete its contents. Otherwise, the system may be unable to store temporary files properly.
Some files may be in use; deleting them could cause programs to crash. It is recommended to **close all applications before performing a cleanup**.
To free up space, consider transferring your photos, videos, and documents to external storage devices like external SSDs, external HDDs, or USB flash drives.
Maintaining a healthy amount of free space (at least 10–15% of your drive) helps your PC run smoothly. With these tips, you can free up space, improve performance, and avoid the frustration of running into storage limits again.
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- Slow Down Your Computer
- Applications May Crash
- Cannot Save New Files
- System May Not Boot
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How to fix a full hard drive?
- Run Disk Cleanup
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Select the files you want to delete (e.g., temporary files, downloaded program files, Recycle Bin contents) and click "Delete Files".
- Delete Temporary Files Manually
Press Win + R, type %temp%, and press Enter. Select the files and delete them.
Be careful **not to delete the folder itself**—only delete its contents. Otherwise, the system may be unable to store temporary files properly.
Some files may be in use; deleting them could cause programs to crash. It is recommended to **close all applications before performing a cleanup**.
- Uninstall Unused Programs
- Move Files to Cloud or External Storage
To free up space, consider transferring your photos, videos, and documents to external storage devices like external SSDs, external HDDs, or USB flash drives.
- Empty the Recycle Bin
- Upgrade Your Drive
Maintaining a healthy amount of free space (at least 10–15% of your drive) helps your PC run smoothly. With these tips, you can free up space, improve performance, and avoid the frustration of running into storage limits again.
