The C drive stores the operating system and various system files. In some cases, we need to clean up the C drive, delete all non-system files to free up disk space. This article will show you how to delete non-system files effectively.
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Before you do any deletion, first make sure that you back up your important data. Especially when deleting non-system files, some personal documents, etc. may be involved, and it is very important to ensure the security of these data.
The Windows operating system offers built-in tools to help you clean up disk space. Here are the steps to use the system tools:
1) Right-click on the C drive, select "Properties", and click the "Disk Cleanup" button. The system automatically scans the disk for files that can be cleaned.
2) In the pop-up Disk Cleanup dialog box, you can select the file types you want to delete, including temporary files, files, sites, etc. Once you are done selecting the file type, click on the "OK" button.
If system tools don't meet your needs, or if you want more fine-grained control over the deletion process, consider manually deleting non-system files. Here are the steps to manually delete non-system files:
1) Open "My Computer" or "This Computer" and double-click to open the C drive. Locate the destination folder that contains non-system files, which may be a personal folder, a temporary folder, and so on under the "users" folder.
2) In the destination folder, select the unwanted file or folder, right-click and select "Delete". The deleted files will be moved to the station, right-click on the station and select "Empty Station".
In addition to the "Disk Cleanup" tool that comes with the system, there are some third-party disk cleanup tools that can help you clean up your C drive more comprehensively. These tools often offer more options and features that enable you to manage the deletion of non-system files at a more granular level. Some common disk cleanup tools include CCleaner, Wise Disk Cleaner, and more.
In order to prevent a large number of non-system files from accumulating on the C drive again, it is recommended to perform regular system maintenance. You can set scheduled tasks, use a disk cleanup tool, or manually clean up to ensure that your system maintains good performance and enough disk space.
Delete files with caution: Make sure not to delete system-critical files when manually deleting files to avoid causing the system to become unstable or unbootable.
Back up your system: It's recommended to back up your entire system before making a big move so that you can recover quickly if something goes wrong.
Update your system regularly: Update your operating system regularly to get the latest system optimizations and security updates.
Use an external storage device: Save larger files, backup files, etc. on an external storage device to reduce the burden on the C drive.
Cleaning up non-system files on drive C is an important step to ensure the proper functioning of your computer and improve disk space utilization. By using system tools, manual deletion, disk cleanup tools, and other methods, you can effectively clean up your C drive, free up disk space, and improve your system performance. It is important to be careful when operating to ensure that you do not delete critical files of the system to avoid unnecessary problems. It is recommended to carry out regular system maintenance to keep the computer in good condition.