What Should I Do If I’m Running Out of Storage Space?

For Windows Users

1. Check Storage Usage:

   • Go to Settings > System > Storage.
   • Review the categories to see which files or apps are using the most space.

2. Delete Unnecessary Files:

   • Use Storage Sense:
     • Go to Settings > System > Storage > Configure Storage Sense.
     • Enable automatic cleanup of temporary files and the Recycle Bin.
   • Manually delete files in Downloads or Temporary Files.

3. Move Files to External Storage or Cloud:

   • Connect an external drive and transfer large files.
   • Alternatively, upload files to OneDrive:
     • Open File Explorer, drag files into the OneDrive folder, and wait for syncing.

For Mac Users

1. Check Storage Usage:

   • Go to Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage.
   • Click Manage to see recommendations for optimizing storage.

2. Enable “Optimize Storage”:

   • In the storage management window, click Optimize to automatically remove movies, TV shows, or large files stored in iCloud.

3. Clear Unnecessary Files:

   • Empty the Trash by right-clicking the Trash icon and selecting Empty Trash.
   • Delete large files in Downloads or unused apps in Applications.

4. Move Files to External Storage or Cloud:

   • Connect an external drive and transfer files by dragging them from Finder.
   • Upload files to iCloud by dragging them into the iCloud Drive folder in Finder.