How to Open Storage Settings in Windows 10

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It's a good practice to keep a tab on how your device storage is allocated. It makes sure that your device doesn't slow down due to unnecessary files that accumulate over time. You can use the Windows Storage settings to analyze your PC's storage and clear those temporary files. This wikiHow article will help you to open the Storage settings in Windows 10 .

Things You Should Know

  • You can access storage settings by opening up your computer's Settings application.
  • Storage settings are located under System .
  • In this menu you can also change where new content is saved, if you have multiple drives.

Steps

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    Open the start menu. Launch the Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon
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    . Select the Settings gear icon
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    from the bottom-left side.
    • Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut  ⊞ Win  +  I  to immediately launch the Settings panel.
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    Go to the system settings. It's the first option in the settings menu.
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    Click on the Storage option from the left panel. You will see this option, under the Power & sleep option.
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    Finished. You can click on a local disk from there to view the usage details or navigate to the Storage sense section and select Free up space now to clean unnecessary files from your Windows 10 PC.
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      • Search for Storage in the Start menu and select Storage from the search results to quickly open the storage settings in Windows 10.
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      • You can also change the storage location where new content is saved from this settings. Just scroll down to the More storage settings section to find this option.
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      References

      1. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12425/windows-10-free-up-drive-space

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