Question: How to Delete Windows Setup Files?
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How to delete old Windows installation files

  • Right-click the Start button.
  • Click Search.
  • Type Disk Cleanup.
  • Right-click Disk Cleanup.
  • Click Run as administrator.
  • Click the dropdown arrow below Drives.
  • Click the drive that holds your Windows installation.
  • Click OK.

How do I remove unwanted files from C drive?

Method 1 Cleaning Your Disk

  1. Open “My Computer.” Right-click on the drive that you want to clean and select “Properties” at the bottom of the menu.
  2. Select “Disk Cleanup.” This can be found in the “Disk Properties Menu.”
  3. Identify the files you wish to delete.
  4. Delete unnecessary files.
  5. Go to “More Options.”
  6. Finish Up.

How do I remove unwanted files from C drive Windows 10?

Deleting system files

  • Open File Explorer.
  • On “This PC,” right-click the drive running out of space and select Properties.
  • Click the Disk Cleanup button.
  • Click the Cleanup system files button.
  • Select the files you want to delete to free up space, including:
  • Click the OK button.
  • Click the Delete Files button.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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