In general, Windows users use Disk Cleanup to free up disk space in daily use.

This tool will delete older and unnecessary files so as to release more free space for you.

This even becomes a necessary after you installed the Windows 10 October 2018 Update on computer.

Disk Cleanup empty Downloads folder

This post introduces some Windows built-in cleanup tools to help free up disk space on your Windows computer.

Files saved here can be removed easily.

If you dont want to lose them, youd better make a backup in advance.

Use These Windows Built-in Cleanup Tools to Free up Disk Space

Heres how to recover deleted files in Windows 10 easily.

Step two: tap on the OK button in the Disk Cleanup: Drive Selection window.

Step three: wait for the calculating process.

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Step four: be sure to uncheck Downloads in Disk Cleanup for Fast (C:) window.

And then, press the OK button to confirm and start cleanup.

you’ve got the option to repeat step one to step four to recheck Downloads if you want.

free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files

type cleanmgr and press Enter

type cleanmgr and click on OK

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click on the OK button

calculating process

uncheck Downloads and click on OK