πΎ How to Check Storage Space on Windows 11 Laptop or Desktop PC πΎ
0π Are you running out of storage space on your Windows 11 laptop or desktop? Monitoring your storage usage helps you keep track of how much space is available and identify whatβs taking up the most space. Hereβs how to check your storage space in Windows 11:
Steps to Check Storage Space on Windows 11:
Open Settings
Click on the Start menu and select Settings, or press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
Go to System
In the Settings window, click on System from the left sidebar.
Select Storage
Scroll down and click on Storage under the System section. Here, you can see the total storage usage of your device.
View Storage Breakdown
Under the Storage section, you will see a breakdown of how much space is used and how much is available.
The storage is organized by categories such as:
System & reserved
Apps & features
Documents
Pictures, Videos, Music
Temporary files
Click on any category to get a detailed view of whatβs taking up space in that specific area.
Manage Storage Space
To free up space, you can click on Temporary files to remove unwanted files, such as cached data or previous Windows installations.
You can also uninstall apps or move files to an external drive to free up more space.
Storage Sense (Optional)
Enable Storage Sense for automatic storage cleanup. To do this:
Click on Storage Sense under the Storage section.
Turn on Storage Sense and set preferences for when it should automatically delete temporary files and manage storage.
Tips:
Cloud Storage: Consider using cloud storage like OneDrive to store files online and free up space on your device.
External Storage: Move large files like videos and photos to an external hard drive or USB drive to save internal storage.
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