Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Is your C: drive full or cluttered? Stop the low disk space warnings with this ULTIMATE Windows 11 Disk Cleanup guide. In this video, we move beyond basic tools to show you a thorough 4-step process to reclaim gigabytes of wasted space and optimize your PC performance.
What you will learn in this tutorial:
Uninstalling Unused Apps: How to properly remove bloatware and programs to reduce your attack surface.
Deleting Old User Profiles: The safe way to remove legacy data without breaking the registry.
Purging Junk Folders: A deep dive into hidden folders like Prefetch, Temp, and the Recycle Bin for all users.
Advanced Windows Tools: Using PowerShell and the Disk Cleanup tool (as Administrator) to clean up the WinSXS folder and previous Windows installations.
Reducing clutter doesn't just give you more room for files; it improves system security and speed. Follow along to see how we reclaimed over 50GB of space in minutes!
Resources mentioned in this video:
Get the full list of safe-to-delete folders and the cleanup script here: urtech.ca/2026/04/solved-the-ultimate-4-step-guide-to-clean-your-c-drive
#Windows11 #DiskCleanup #PCPerformance
0:00 Proper Disk Cleanup Introduction
0:25 The 4 Primary Steps Overview
1:15 Benefits of Reducing Attack Surface
1:40 Step 1 Uninstalling Unused Apps and Bloatware
3:15 Step 2 Deleting Old User Profiles Correctly
5:14 Step 3 Purging Junk Folders and Downloads
6:08 How to Deep Clean the Recycle Bin for All Users
7:45 Removing System Junk Folders (CIS, Windows.WS)
8:50 Safely Cleaning the Windows Temp Folder
9:35 User AppData Temp Folder Cleanup
10:20 Windows Update and Mini Dump Files
11:28 How to Clean WinSXS via PowerShell
12:12 Step 4 Running Windows Disk Cleanup as Admin
13:30 Final Results and Support Resources
Is your C: drive full or cluttered? Stop the low disk space warnings with this ULTIMATE Windows 11 Disk Cleanup guide. In this video, we move beyond basic tools to show you a thorough 4-step process to reclaim gigabytes of wasted space and optimize your PC performance.
What you will learn in this tutorial:
Uninstalling Unused Apps: How to properly remove bloatware and programs to reduce your attack surface.
Deleting Old User Profiles: The safe way to remove legacy data without breaking the registry.
Purging Junk Folders: A deep dive into hidden folders like Prefetch, Temp, and the Recycle Bin for all users.
Advanced Windows Tools: Using PowerShell and the Disk Cleanup tool (as Administrator) to clean up the WinSXS folder and previous Windows installations.
Reducing clutter doesn't just give you more room for files; it improves system security and speed. Follow along to see how we reclaimed over 50GB of space in minutes!
Resources mentioned in this video:
Get the full list of safe-to-delete folders and the cleanup script here: urtech.ca/2026/04/solved-the-ultimate-4-step-guide-to-clean-your-c-drive
#Windows11 #DiskCleanup #PCPerformance
0:00 Proper Disk Cleanup Introduction
0:25 The 4 Primary Steps Overview
1:15 Benefits of Reducing Attack Surface
1:40 Step 1 Uninstalling Unused Apps and Bloatware
3:15 Step 2 Deleting Old User Profiles Correctly
5:14 Step 3 Purging Junk Folders and Downloads
6:08 How to Deep Clean the Recycle Bin for All Users
7:45 Removing System Junk Folders (CIS, Windows.WS)
8:50 Safely Cleaning the Windows Temp Folder
9:35 User AppData Temp Folder Cleanup
10:20 Windows Update and Mini Dump Files
11:28 How to Clean WinSXS via PowerShell
12:12 Step 4 Running Windows Disk Cleanup as Admin
13:30 Final Results and Support Resources
