How to Save Space In Vista - Disk Cleanup

Need more space on your computer? Using Microsoft Windows Vista? Use Disk Cleanup!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Windows Vista
• 5 minutes

1. 
    

   Click "Start".

2. 
    

   Click "Computer".

3. 
    

   Right Click "Local Disk", this most likely has a (C:) behind the words Local Disk. Click "Properties".

4. 
    

   Click "Disk Cleanup". Wait for it to process.

5. 
    

   This brings up a list of items you can include in the cleanup process. Most likely you will want to leave the defaults in place, but take a look at them sometime. Click "Ok".

6. 
    

   Click "Delete Files", when this is done processing you're all done!

Tips & Warnings

• Run Disk Cleanup again at later dates to keep things tidy
• Running Disk Cleanup multiple times does not hurt your computer
• Make sure your computer is scheduled for disk defragmentation to better take advantage of your new space
• If you've never run Disk Cleanup before it can take a longer the first time

[twb176]

on 7/21/2009 Great article, should help a lot of people. Thanks!

[Glencap]

on 3/28/2009 This is very important information. Thanks so much!