🧹 Tips to Clear Disk Space on Your Dell Laptop (Before AP Exams)

Making sure your laptop has enough free space is important to avoid technical issues on exam day. Follow these steps:

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✅ 1. Delete Unnecessary Files

• Open File Explorer and go to your Downloads, Documents, and Videos folders.

• Delete old assignments, installers, or large media files you no longer need.

• Empty your Recycle Bin afterward to permanently remove them.

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✅ 2. Run Disk Cleanup

• In the Search bar, type Disk Cleanup and open it.

• Choose your main drive (C:).

• Check boxes like:

  • Temporary files

  • Recycle Bin

  • Thumbnails

  • System created Windows Error Reporting files

• Click OK to clean up.

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✅ 3. Uninstall Unused Programs

• Go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps or
  Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program.

• Look through the list and uninstall anything you don’t use (like games or old software).

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✅ 4. Clear Temporary Files via Settings

• Go to Settings > System > Storage.

• Click Temporary Files.

• Select items like:

  • Delivery Optimization Files

  • Temporary Internet Files

  • Windows upgrade log files

• Click Remove Files.

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✅ 5. Move Large Files Off Your Laptop

• Transfer photos, videos, or large documents to:

  • A USB flash drive

  • An external hard drive

  • A cloud service like OneDrive or Google Drive

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✅ 6. Restart Your Laptop

After cleaning, restart your laptop to finalize changes and ensure optimal performance.