The Windows 10 Settings app’s Storage Management screen allows you to view and delete most temporary file types on your computer. If disk space starts to run low, a quick visit to this screen should help you free up some storage quickly.
1. Open the Start menu and select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Switch to the Storage side-tab.
4. Select Temporary files. Wait for a moment until the Settings app finishes loading a list of temporary file types on your computer.
5. Check the boxes next to each temporary file type that you want to remove. You can see the amount of potential space savings listed next to each of them. You must read the description of each file type so that you don’t end up deleting anything important.
For instance, Windows 10 lists your Downloads folder as a temporary location. If you have any important files in it, it’s best to leave the box next to it unchecked.
Additionally, keep the Previous version of Windows unchecked if you want to have the option to fall back to the previous version of Windows 10 intact. You’ll only see it if you upgraded Windows 10 within the last ten days, however.
Note: The Temporary Internet Files listing includes browsing data related to Microsoft Edge. Other Web Browsers are not included.
6. Select the Remove Files button at the top of the screen. Windows 10 should start deleting the file types that you selected immediately.