How to Free Up Space on Windows
Double-click the Recycle Bin to open it., Empty the recycle bin.
2 Steps
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Double-click the Recycle Bin to open it.
When you delete a file, it isn't removed from your hard drive.
Instead, it's added to the recycle bin, where it will stay until you permanently delete it.
If you haven't done so, the files in the recycle bin may be taking up a lot of space. -
Step 2: Empty the recycle bin.
Click Empty the Recycle Bin, and then click Yes.
The files in the recycle bin are permanently deleted.
You can also right-click the Recycle Bin, and then click Empty Recycle Bin.
Detailed Guide
When you delete a file, it isn't removed from your hard drive.
Instead, it's added to the recycle bin, where it will stay until you permanently delete it.
If you haven't done so, the files in the recycle bin may be taking up a lot of space.
Click Empty the Recycle Bin, and then click Yes.
The files in the recycle bin are permanently deleted.
You can also right-click the Recycle Bin, and then click Empty Recycle Bin.
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