REMOVE ALL PC JUNK SAFELY

Manually deleting unwanted files and folders saves you using clean-up software, but can also be risky. Robert Irvine reveals which items you can safely remove and how.

WHAT YOU CAN DO • Manually delete temporary files from Windows• Wipe old Windows Update files that waste disk space• Clean up installation files in the Panther folder• Reclaim space by disabling the Hibernate feature• Delete downloads automatically after 60 days• Remove the OneDrive folder without losing important files Regularly deleting junk files from your PC frees up valuable storage space and makes your system run more smoothly. You probably have a favourite clean-up tool for the task – such as BleachBit, Wise Disk Cleaner or even the once-great CCleaner – which purges junk at the click of a button. However, it’s also useful to know how to delete unwanted files and folders manually, so you don’t have to rely on third-party software. The obvious problem with the DIY approach…

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APC (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2024

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