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If you're a laptop user, chances are that you've noticed that your machine can get cluttered pretty easily. You may have a lot of files on your hard drive and in other places, or perhaps you have some programs running that are keeping track of things they shouldn't be. The good news is that there are ways to clean up these problems without having to reformat your whole computer!
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Find Out What Files Are Hiding
You can start by searching for files by size, name, or date. The best way to do this is by using a file searches tool like Windows Search or File Explorer. If you're using a computer that has Windows 10 (or other versions of the operating system), there's an option in the Start menu called "Search." Click on it and then type what you're looking for into the search bar at the top of your screen:
- Size - This will show all files that are larger than 100 kilobytes (KB) in size.
- Name - Use this option when you know exactly how long certain files were created but don't know what they were named at first. For example, if I want to check if my "2016-07-01" video was uploaded on June 30th rather than July 1st as I originally thought—I would use this option because all videos created after June 30th are dated according to their creation date rather than when they were uploaded onto YouTube/Vimeo etcetera.* Date Created - This will give me information about when exactly each video was uploaded onto YouTube/Vimeo etcetera; however since most people upload their videos at different times throughout each month/year depending upon where they live.
Use a File Search Tool to Find and Remove Unnecessary Files
- Use a file search tool to find and remove unnecessary files.
- Search for files that are not in use by the computer.
- Search for files that are no longer necessary, such as old versions of programs or downloads you have already installed on your computer and don't need anymore. You can also use this method to see which programs have been installed recently (if any).
- Search for files that are no longer needed, like old versions of software you once had but don't need anymore because they're outdated or brokenly-written code; these will be hidden away in folders on your hard drive somewhere so make sure you check there first!
Use the "Empty Trash" Option in Windows
To delete a file or folder in Windows, you first have to select it. To do so:
- Open Explorer and select the file or folder you want to delete.
- Go to the "File" menu and select "Delete." You'll be prompted with a message asking if you are sure that you want to remove this item from your computer; click Yes if this is what you intend.
Delete Unnecessary Files from Your Hard Drive
To delete files from your laptop, follow these steps:
- Open the folder where you want to remove the unwanted file(s). For example, if you want to delete all of the Word documents on your hard drive that are older than three days, open up Word and select File > Manage. In the list of files, look for any files that are older than three days and drag them out of their folders into another folder or even better yet—out of Windows altogether!
Use an Eraser to Clean Up Your Laptop's Hard Drive
If you don't have a physical eraser, use the Windows Recycle Bin. Open your Recycle Bin and find the file you want to remove. Right-click on it, then select Delete from the menu that pops up.
If your laptop doesn't have a dedicated recycle bin (like most Chromebooks), there's still hope! You can use this method:
- Click the Start button > Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Computer Management (Windows 7) or Computer Management 5(Windows 8 / 10) depending on what version of Windows your PC uses.
- In Windows 7 go to Disk Management by clicking "Disk Management" under Tasks in the menu bar at the top left corner of the screen; then under Action panel click "Create volume", and select type as dynamic disk and size according to the amount of space required for files or folders/filesystems, etc., click Next button until finished creating new volume/partition please wait while disk preparation happens.
In Windows 8/10 just click "Create volume" under the Actions panel instead but make sure the size corresponds with the amount needed for files or folders/filesystems etc., then click the Next button until finished creating a new volume/partition please wait while the disk preparation happens.
Repair Your Laptop if It Has Problems with Performing Cleanup Operations
If your laptop has problems with performing cleanup operations, there are several things you can do to repair it. First, make sure that the computer is not corrupted by any virus or malware and that the hard drive is not running low on space. Next, check to see if there's anything wrong with your computer's hardware—for example if it won't boot up or respond at all. If so, take it back to where you purchased the device and see whether they can help diagnose or fix this issue for free (most likely they will). If they cannot help but offer refunds/exchanges instead of fixing your device then maybe try another store!
If you're using your laptop, it's important to clean up.
Your laptop can get cluttered with unnecessary files, and they can slow down your system and make it harder to use.
If you have an empty hard drive on your computer, then it's time for some spring cleaning! Delete the extra stuff that isn't needed anymore and free up space for new programs or files. There are many ways to do this: a file search tool like File Rescue will let you find all of the unnecessary files in one place; alternatively, if there isn't enough room on the hard drive itself (or even if there is), try using an external hard drive instead—this will allow more room for everything else without taking up physical space inside of your computer case itself. It's also worth noting that deleting unwanted files from within Windows' own "Empty Trash" feature works well--just remember not to do this unless necessary!
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You should now have a better grasp on how to remove unnecessary files from your laptop. If you are still having trouble, make sure that you are using the correct tool for the job. For example, if your computer is slow or not working properly after cleaning up its hard drive, then it may be time to invest in some new hardware.