How to clean Dell laptop hard drive
SymptomsLearn how to free up storage space on the hard drive of the computer in Microsoft Windows. If the computer is low on free space, you may notice the following symptoms - low disk space error, disk-full error, unable to install important Windows updates, warning that the disk has less than 10% free space available, or there is not enough disk space on the partition, and so on. Show Cause
Run Disk CleanupMicrosoft Windows has an integrated tool that deletes temporary files and other unimportant data. To delete temporary files using Disk Cleanup in Windows:
Delete System Restore and Shadow Copies using Disk CleanupDisk Cleanup utility helps delete older system restore files to reclaim additional storage. To delete the system restore points, except the recent one:
Free up disk space with Storage Sense (Windows 10)Storage Sense in Windows 10 helps delete temporary files from the computer drive and secondary or external drives. To free up disk space using Storage Sense:
To delete temporary files with Storage Sense:
Uninstall non-essential applications and gamesUninstall applications that are non-essential is another way to reclaim additional storage on your computer. To uninstall applications or games:
Move personal data to external hard drivePersonal files such as pictures, videos, music, documents, and so on, can take up a lot of space on the hard drive. Moving such large files to an external drive helps free up storage on the hard drive.
Save new personal files to another hard driveSaving new files to another drive helps prevent low disk space problems. Instead of saving all the new files on the default drive (C:\), you can save some of the large files to another drive that has more free space.
Note: The external drive must be connected to the computer before you try to save any files. ResolutionDisable hibernation in WindowsThe hibernation feature in Windows saves the data in the memory to the hard drive allowing you to shut down the computer preserving the current session. This helps you pick up where you left off when you turn on the computer again. The hibernation feature requires a considerable amount of space on the hard drive to save the information inside hiberfil.sys file. If the computer is running low on space, disabling the Hibernation feature allows you to reclaim additional storage for more critical files.
Scan your computer with an anti-virus softwareVirus or other malware can consume significant hard drive space by corrupting the system files. Scanning your computer with an anti-virus application like Windows Defender, McAfee, Norton helps remove infected files from your computer. Chromebox, Alienware, Inspiron, Retired Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, G Series, Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro, XPS, Retired Models How can I clean my laptop hard drive?One of the easiest ways to clean up files you no longer need is by using Disk Cleanup. Open Disk Cleanup by clicking the Start button . In the search box, type Disk Cleanup, and then, in the list of results, select Disk Cleanup. If prompted, select the drive that you want to clean up, and then select OK.
Does hard reset delete everything Dell?If your Dell computer does not turn on or boot into the operating system, it is recommended that you first perform a hard reset. Performing a hard reset fixes many problems by draining the residual power that may be causing the problem. NOTE: Performing a hard reset does not impact any personal files on the computer.
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