Cleaning Up System Files

Overview

 There is a way to remove old system files from a Windows device. The steps to follow are for the process of cleaning up system files. 

How-To

  1. In Windows Search Menu, search for Disk Cleanup
  2. Select Clean up system files. The program will restart
    Disk Cleanup initial window: Screenshot of the Disk Cleanup utility in Windows showing selected files to delete, including System archived Windows Error Reporting and Temporary files. The "Clean up system files" button is highlighted in red.
  3. Click on the More Options tab
  4. Under System Restore and Shadow Copies, click Clean up...
    Screenshot of the "More Options" tab in Disk Cleanup for Local Disk (C:), showing two sections: Programs and Features, and System Restore and Shadow Copies. The "Clean up" button under System Restore is highlighted in red.
  5. Click Delete
    Delete restore points confirmation: Confirmation dialog box in Windows Disk Cleanup asking, "Are you sure you want to delete all but the most recent restore point?" The "Delete" button is highlighted in red.

Outcome

The old system files will have been removed. 

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