To check the total disk space left on your Windows 10 device, select File Explorer from the taskbar, and then select This PC on the left. The available space on your drive will appear under Devices and drives.

Jan 12, 2007 · Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows.

Turn on Storage Sense to automatically free up space by removing unnecessary files. Use Cleanup recommendations to identify and delete temporary files, large or unused files, files synced to the …

If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.

Learn how to free up space for Windows update including deleting nonessential files, using an external hard drive, and updating your hard drive.

Solid-state drives (SSDs) are what's known as "trimmed," which is basically telling the drive where it can safely do cleanup work when it's not busy doing more important things like saving or loading your …

Summary This article describes how to start the Disk Cleanup tool and specify the hard disk to be cleaned by using the command line. More Information To start the Disk Cleanup tool and specify the …

Storage Sense can automatically free up drive space for you by getting rid of items that you don't need, like temporary files and items in your Recycle Bin. Here’s more info on how it works and how to set it …

Run a malware scan manually Run a quick scan Turn Defender Antivirus real-time protection on or off To learn more about the Windows Security app and all its features, see Windows Security App …

Learn how to use virus and threat protection options in Windows Security to scan your device for threats and view the results.