Delete Windows.old using Storage Sense

Situatie

After upgrading your PC to a newer version of Windows, the PC keeps a folder by the name Windows.old that contains the files of the previously installed windows.

Solutie

Windows 11

Step 1: Open settings on your PC by pressing Win+I on the keyboard.

Step 2: In Settings, navigate to System > Storage.

Step 3: Scroll down and switch on the toggle for Storage Sense feature if it is not already.

Step 3: After enabling Storage Sense, click on it.

Step 4: Now, scroll down and click on the Run Storage Sense Now option.

Once done, wait for the cleanup to finish. This will automatically delete the Windows.old folder along with other unnecessary files occupying the space.

Windows 10

Step 1: Open Windows Settings by pressing Win+I on the keyboard.

Step 2: Navigate to System > Storage.

Step 3: Under the Storage Sense section, click on the Configure Storage Sense or run it now option.

Step 4: Here, checkmark the Delete previous version of Windows option and click on the Clean Now button.

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