How do I clean up system data? System data can take up hard disk or storage space, causing your device to run slower. This article will introduce simple and effective ways to help you clean up your system data and get your device back up and running.
Demo environment: Honor MagicBook 16 Pro & MacBook Pro 2023, Windows 10 & macOS 13
Temporary files are temporary data generated during system operation, which are usually located in the temporary folder of the system, including temporary files, installation files, cache files, etc., which occupy a lot of storage space. Clean up temporary files with the following steps:
For Windows system: You can enter "%temp%" in the run window to open the temporary folder, and then manually delete the files in it.
For Mac system, you can go to "Go to" > "Go to Folder" in Finder, enter "TMP" to open the temporary folder, and then manually delete the files in it.
System logs record various actions and events during the operation of the system, but too many system logs can take up a lot of storage space. You can clean up the system logs in the following ways:
For Windows systems, you can enter "eventvwr." in the run windowMSC Open Event Viewer and select Application and Service Logs > Microsoft > Windows to manually clean up the logs you don't need.
For Mac systems, you can open "Terminal" in "Applications" > "Utilities" and enter the command "sudo rm -rf private var log *" to clean up the system logs.
In addition to system data, installed programs and apps can also take up a lot of storage space. Regularly check and uninstall unwanted programs and apps to free up storage space.
Windows: You can uninstall programs in Control Panel > Programs and Features;
Mac system: The "Applications" folder drags unwanted apps to the trash bin to uninstall.
System cache is temporary data that the system uses to speed up access and improve performance, but too much system cache can result in insufficient storage space. You can clean up your system cache in the following ways:
For Windows system, you can enter "cleanmgr" in the run window to open the disk cleanup tool, then select the disk you want to clean, and click "OK" to clean up the system cache.
For Mac system, you can open "Terminal" in "Applications" > "Utilities" and enter the "Sudo Purge" command to clean up the system cache.
Cookies and cookies are temporary data that browsers use to speed up access and improve user experience, but excessive cookies and cookies may result in insufficient storage space. You can find the option to clean your cache and cookies in your browser settings to clean this data on a regular basis.
In addition to manual cleanup, optimization tools can be used to help clean up system data. Well-known optimization tools include CCleaner, CleanMyPC, etc., which can be used according to your individual needs.
New versions of the system often help you free up more storage space by optimizing the management and utilization of your storage space. You can look for updates in the system settings and install the latest version of the system in a timely manner.
With the above methods, you can easily clean up your system data, free up storage space, and improve the performance of your device. Regularly cleaning system data is one of the important steps to maintain the performance of your equipment, which can ensure that your equipment is always in good operating condition and provide you with a better experience. Hopefully, the cleanup methods provided in this article will help you effectively manage and optimize your system data to get your device back up and running.