
Free up drive space in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how you can free up drive space in Windows. Keep your PC running smoothly and up to date by increasing the disk space.
Disk Management in Windows - Microsoft Support
Disk Management in Windows helps you perform advanced storage tasks like initializing a new drive and extending or shrinking volumes.
Storage settings in Windows - Microsoft Support
Storage Sense can automatically free up drive space for you by getting rid of items that you don't need, like temporary files and items in your Recycle Bin. To learn more, see Manage drive space with …
Reinstall Windows with the installation media - Microsoft Support
This process involves completely erasing the existing data on your device and installing a clean version of Windows. It's a suitable option when you want to remove all previous data, settings, and …
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
What should I do before starting any recovery process? Backup your data: Always try to back up important files to an external drive or cloud service before proceeding with recovery options. Some …
Defragment / optimize your data drives in Windows
Learn how to use Manage and Optimize Drives to keep your disk and data drives defragmented and at top performance in Windows.
Manage drive space with Storage Sense - Microsoft Support
Storage Sense can automatically free up drive space for you by getting rid of items that you don't need, like temporary files and items in your Recycle Bin. Here’s more info on how it works and how to set it …
Reset your PC - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Learn about the different reset options in Windows and how to reset your device.
Back up and restore with Windows Backup - Microsoft Support
Learn how to back up and restore apps, settings, files, photos, and Microsoft Edge favorites and preferences on your Windows PC using Windows Backup.
Free up space for Windows updates - Microsoft Support
Learn how to free up space for Windows update including deleting nonessential files, using an external hard drive, and updating your hard drive.