How Do I Make Windows 10 Take up Less Space?
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Why is Windows 10 taking up so much space?

The Windows 10 update saves files from your previous installation so that you can revert back to it if you need to. Deleting those files can get you back up to 20 GB of disk space. If you updated to Windows 10, you may notice a fair bit of disk space missing. … Those files can eat up gigabytes of disk space.

How do I make Windows take up less space?

Windows 10’s footprint can be reduced by various means, including disabling hibernation, uninstalling the default apps and adjusting the virtual memory settings. All of these settings can be used for the previous versions of Windows, apart from uninstalling the apps that come installed by default with Windows 10.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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