If you own a Windows 10 computer, you know that backup files can eat up a lot of storage space over time. In this article, we will teach you how to delete backup files in Windows 10 and free up some much-needed space on your hard drive.
Step 1: Open the Settings app
The first step in deleting backup files is to open the Settings app. You can do this by clicking on the Start menu and then clicking on the gear icon in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.
Step 2: Click on “Update & Security”
Once you have opened the Settings app, click on the “Update & Security” option. This will take you to the Windows Update page.
Step 3: Click on “Backup”
From the “Update & Security” page, click on the “Backup” option in the left-hand menu. This will take you to the Backup settings page.
Step 4: Click on “Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7)”
On the Backup settings page, scroll down until you find the “Looking for an older backup?” section. Click on the “Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7)” option.
Step 5: Select the backup files you want to delete
Once you are in Backup and Restore, click on the “Manage space” option in the left-hand menu. This will take you to the “Manage Windows Backup disk space” page.
On this page, you will see a list of your backup files. Select the backup files you want to delete by clicking on the checkbox next to their names.
Step 6: Delete the backup files
After you have selected the backup files you want to delete, click on the “Delete” button. Windows will ask you to confirm that you want to permanently delete the files. Click on “Yes” to delete the backup files.
Conclusion
And that’s it! By following these six easy steps, you can delete backup files in Windows 10 and free up some much-needed space on your hard drive. Remember to regularly delete backup files to keep your computer running smoothly.