How to Run Cleanup of a Disk

Within minutes you can boost system performace with the Disk Cleanup tool in Windows.

In Windows 7, downloading, creating, editing, deleting a file, and browsing the Internet cause a lot of unnecessary files to infiltrate your system. As time goes by, these files consume memory and hard drive space and diminish system performance. Using the Disk Cleanup tool--a utility that comes preinstalled with your operating system, you can remove unnecessary files safe for deleting. Within minutes, you can boost your computer's speed and performance.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" orb. Launch the Disk Cleanup tool by typing "Disk Cleanup" (without quotes) in the "Start Search" box, then click "Disk Cleanup" under "Programs".

2. Click your C: drive in the "Drives" list, then click "OK". The Disk Cleanup dialog box launches.

3. Click the "Disk Cleanup" tab and click the check-boxes belonging to the files you want to delete. For example, click the "Recycle Bin" check-box if you want to empty the Recycle Bin. Click "OK", then click "Delete Files". Disk Cleanup removes all unnecessary files from your computer.

References

• Microsoft Support: Delete files using Disk Cleanup