How to Free Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC

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Running low on memory? Need to download more movies or PC games but unfortunately you have run out of space? This article will teach you how you can increase your hard drive space without deleting your precious files.

Steps

Run the Microsoft Windows Disk Cleanup Utility Double click on My ComputerFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 1Bullet1.jpg Right Click the C: or D: Drive and select PropertiesFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 1Bullet2.jpg Under the General Tab, Select Disk CleanupFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 1Bullet3.jpg

Delete Temporary Files Click Start and select RunFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 2Bullet1.jpg Type in "temp" (without the quotations) and click OkFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 2Bullet2.jpg You are free to delete the Junk files in this folderFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 2Bullet3.jpg

Videos take up LOTS of space, delete any you don't need Click Start and Select SearchFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 3Bullet1.jpg Click "Pictures, Music or Video"Free Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 3Bullet2.jpg Tick the "Video" Checkbox and SearchFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 3Bullet3.jpg Wait for the Search to complete, and delete unnecessary videosFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 3Bullet4.jpg

Remove any unwanted programs Click Start and select Control PanelFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 4Bullet1.jpg Click on Add or Remove ProgramsFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 4Bullet2.jpg Select any Unwanted software and click RemoveFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 4Bullet3.jpg

Empty the Recycle Bin Open your Desktop (Windows Key + M)Free Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 5Bullet1.jpg Right Click your Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle BinFree Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC Step 5Bullet2.jpg