To delete temporary files on Windows 11, you can use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Open Disk Cleanup:
Press Windows + S to open the search bar.
Type “Disk Cleanup” and select it from the search results.
Select the Drive:
Disk Cleanup will prompt you to select a drive. Choose the drive where you want to delete temporary files (usually your system drive, labeled “C:”).
Scan for Files:
After selecting the drive, Disk Cleanup will scan your system for temporary files and other unnecessary files that can be safely deleted.
Select File Types:
Once the scan is complete, a window will appear showing a list of file types you can delete. These include temporary files, system files, and more.
To delete temporary files, make sure the “Temporary Files” option is checked. You can also check other file types if you want to remove them as well.
Start Cleanup:
Click the “OK” or “Delete Files” button to start the cleanup process. Disk Cleanup will ask for confirmation.
Confirm Deletion:
A confirmation dialog will appear to confirm that you want to delete these files. Click “Delete Files” to proceed.
Wait for Cleanup:
Disk Cleanup will start deleting the selected files. The time it takes will depend on the amount of data to be deleted.
Completion:
Once the cleanup process is complete, you will see a summary of the files deleted and the amount of disk space recovered.
Close Disk Cleanup:
Click the “OK” button to close Disk Cleanup.
That’s it! You’ve successfully deleted temporary files on Windows 11. This process helps free up space on your hard drive and can also improve system performance. Make sure you review the file types before deleting to avoid accidentally removing important files.