Over time, your computer’s hard drive may accumulate temporary files, unnecessary system files, and other junk that takes up valuable disk space. Windows Disk Cleanup is a built-in utility in Windows operating systems that can help you free up space on your hard drive by deleting unnecessary files. Here’s how to use Windows Disk Cleanup to free up space:

1. Open Disk Cleanup: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, type “cleanmgr” and press Enter.
2. Select the Drive: In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, select the drive that you want to clean up. Usually, the C: drive is the one that needs the most cleanup.
3. Analyze Disk Space: Click on the “OK” button to analyze the disk space and calculate how much space you can free up.
4. Select the Files to Delete: In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, select the files that you want to delete. You can select multiple categories, such as Temporary files, Downloads, Recycle Bin, and more.
5. Clean Up System Files: If you want to free up even more space, click on the “Clean up system files” button. This will analyze the system files and allow you to select additional categories to delete.
6. Review and Delete Files: Once you have selected the categories that you want to delete, click on the “OK” button to delete the files. You may be prompted to confirm the deletion.
7. Confirm the Deletion: After you have confirmed the deletion, Disk Cleanup will start deleting the selected files. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the files and the speed of your computer.

In conclusion, Windows Disk Cleanup is a useful tool that can help you free up space on your hard drive and improve the performance of your computer. By deleting unnecessary files and system files, you can reclaim valuable disk space and optimize your computer’s performance.