The instructions apply to Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Here’s how to use it.

SelectStart>Settingsor pressWin+Ito open Windows parameters.

Storage highlighted in Windows 11 System Settings

Make sureSystemsis selected on the left side, then selectStorage.

Turn on the toggle switch next toStorage Sense, then select it.

In Windows 11, selectRun Storage Sense now.

Storage Sense and On toggle highlighted in Windows 11 Settings

In Windows 10, the scan will begin immediately.

Wait while Windows scans the computer to find files that can be removed to free up disk space.

In Windows 10, you must select which items to delete and selectRemove Files.

Run Storage Sense now highlighted in Windows 11 Settings

After these files are deleted, it frees up space on the drive.

When your PC is running low on storage space, this tool quickly creates the extra space you need.

When the Storage Sense tool scans your system, it may find several types of files.

‘Done! We were able to free up 3.06 GB of disk space’ highlighted in Windows 11 Storage Settings

Use aWindows Registry cleanerlike CCleaner or Registry Repair.

Removing unneeded startup apps can help your PC boot up faster.