How Do I Clear Useless Files in Windows 7?
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How do I delete unnecessary files in Windows 7?

Delete temporary files using the Disk Cleanup utility (Windows 7…

  1. Close any open applications.
  2. Choose Start > Computer.
  3. Right-click the system drive, and then select Properties.
  4. On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup.
  5. Scroll down in the Files To Delete list, and then select Temporary Files.

How do I get rid of useless files on my computer?

To delete temporary files:

  1. In the search box on the taskbar, type disk cleanup, and select Disk Cleanup from the list of results.
  2. Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select OK.
  3. Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
  4. Select OK.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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