How to Free Up Disk Space on a Windows XP PC

Last Updated: May 16, 2020

Running low on memory? Need to download more movies or PC games but unfortunately you have run out of space? This article will teach you how you can increase your hard drive space without deleting your precious files.

Steps

1
Run the Microsoft Windows Disk Cleanup Utility
- Double click on My Computer
- Right Click the C: or D: Drive and select Properties
- Under the General Tab, Select Disk Cleanup
2
Delete Temporary Files
- Click Start and select Run
- Type in "temp" (without the quotations) and click Ok
- You are free to delete the Junk files in this folder
3
Videos take up LOTS of space, delete any you don't need
- Click Start and Select Search
- Click "Pictures, Music or Video"
- Tick the "Video" Checkbox and Search
- Wait for the Search to complete, and delete unnecessary videos
4
Remove any unwanted programs
- Click Start and select Control Panel
- Click on Add or Remove Programs
- Select any Unwanted software and click Remove
5
Empty the Recycle Bin
- Open your Desktop (Windows Key + M)
- Right Click your Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle Bin