How to free up disk space on Windows and phone

Start with what is big, not with what is easy. These seven steps go from safest to most involved.

1. See what is using the space

Run the disk space analyzer to get a breakdown by type and the 100 largest files.

2. Remove exact duplicates

Use the duplicate finder. Review each group and keep one original.

3. Clear temporary files

Remove temp files and crash dumps, or turn on Storage Sense in Windows Settings.

4. Delete empty folders and 0-byte files

They take almost no space but clutter your drive. Cleaning them is safe.

5. Review large videos, ISOs and archives

Move what you still need to an external drive or cloud storage, and delete the rest.

6. Uninstall apps you no longer use

Use Settings, Apps. This is done in Windows or on your phone, not in DeepRecover Pro.

7. Back up first

Before large deletions, keep a copy of anything you cannot replace.