how to use less disk space

Here's how to free up hard drive space on your desktop or laptop, even if you've never done it before.

1. Uninstall unnecessary apps and programs. ...
2. Clean your desktop. ...
3. Get rid of monster files. ...
4. Use the Disk Cleanup Tool. ...
5. Discard temporary files. ...
6. Deal with downloads. ...
7. Save to the cloud.

1. Why is my disk usage at 100%?
2. How can I make my disk usage less?
3. How do I reduce 100 disk usage?
4. How do I fix full disk space?
5. Is 100% disk usage normal?
6. Why is my disk usage so high?
7. Why is my C drive filling up?
8. Why is my C drive full automatically?
9. Is it good to disable Superfetch?
10. Will SSD fix 100 disk usage?
11. How do I run chkdsk on C drive?
12. How can I improve disk performance?

Why is my disk usage at 100%?

Put simply, there is little reason for your disk load to be anything close to 100%, certainly not under normal usage. A slow computer is one with a problem, and if you cannot fix it by disabling a browser plugin, stopping services, or running your antivirus software, then the problem may well be hardware related.

How can I make my disk usage less?

10 Best Ways to Fix a 100% Disk Usage on Windows 10

1. Way 1: Restart Your System.
2. Way 2: Update Windows.
3. Way 3: Check For Malware.
4. Way 4: Disable Windows Search.
5. Way 5: Stop the Superfetch Service.
6. Way 6: Change Energy Options from Balanced to High Performance.
7. Way 7: Temporarily Turn Off Your Antivirus Software.

How do I reduce 100 disk usage?

How to Fix: 100% Disk Usage in Windows 10

1. Symptoms of 100% Disk Usage in Windows 10.
2. Method 1: Fix Your StorAHCI.sys Driver.
3. Method 3: Change Settings in Google Chrome.
4. Method 4: Disable Windows Search.
5. Method 5: Disable SuperFetch Service.
6. Method 6: Disable Antivirus Software.
7. Method 7: Uninstall Any Flash Player Update.
8. Method 8: Reset Virtual Memory.

How do I fix full disk space?

To access it, right-click one of your hard drives in the Computer window and select Properties. (Alternatively you can just search for Disk Cleanup in the Start Menu.) Click the Disk Cleanup button in the disk properties window. Select the types of files you want to delete and click OK.

Is 100% disk usage normal?

Normally, the disk usage will go up to or close to 100% for a few seconds or even for a couple of minutes, but then should settle down to something more reasonable (usually under 10%). If you consistently see a very high disk usage, it means there is something else going on that isn't quite right.

Why is my disk usage so high?

High disk usage can also be caused by your antivirus software — during a background scan, or if the tool suffers a malfunction and gets stuck. Go into your antivirus tool's dashboard to see if a scan is in process. If so, do not stop it.

Why is my C drive filling up?

If your C drive is filling up without a reason, it can be due to a malware attack, file system corruption etc. The C drive is usually taken as the System partition on a computer system. ... Having some free space in your C drive is essential as it is often needed during a Windows update or upgrade.

Why is my C drive full automatically?

As I have mentioned before, system restore points are one of the reasons that cause C drive to get full automatically. Thus, you can disable the Windows System Protection to solve the problem. ... You can click "Delete > Continue" to delete all system restore points and free up disk space.

Is it good to disable Superfetch?

Most users should keep Superfetch enabled because it does help with overall performance. If you aren't sure, try turning it off. If you don't notice any improvements, turn it back on.

Will SSD fix 100 disk usage?

100% disk usage can be due to several things. ... An SSD wont help with high disk usage at all because it does not address the cause of the high disk usage. It will simply read/write faster, but it will still read and write as often as required.

How do I run chkdsk on C drive?

To do this, open up command prompt (click Windows key + X then select Command Prompt - Admin). In the command prompt window, type in CHKDSK then a space, then the name of the disk you wish to check. For example, if you wished to perform a disk check on your C drive, type in CHKDSK C then press enter to run the command.

How can I improve disk performance?

The following tips can help in boosting the speed of your hard drive.

1. Scan and clean your hard disk regularly.
2. Defragment your hard disk from time to time.
3. Reinstall your Windows Operating System after every few months.
4. Disable the hibernation feature.
5. Convert your hard drives to NTFS from FAT32.