{"id":32917,"date":"2024-09-03T18:40:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T18:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=32917"},"modified":"2025-04-18T06:42:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T06:42:25","slug":"how-to-increase-storage-on-a-pc-or-laptop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-increase-storage-on-a-pc-or-laptop\/","title":{"rendered":"[Easy Guide] How to Get More Storage on Your Windows 10\/11 PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing that spoils my day more than a slow PC, especially when I&rsquo;m working. And I&rsquo;m sure you&rsquo;ve experienced it too. I&rsquo;ll show you h ow to get more storage on your P C to speed it up  using the most effective methods.&nbsp; After all, your computer will slow down at some point because of the numerous programs (including  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/the-most-demanding-pc-games-of-pushing-hardware-to-the-limits\/\">resource-intensive games <\/a>) running.&nbsp; But as long as you employ ways to keep your system at optimal performance, you shouldn&rsquo;t face any problems.&nbsp; With that said, let&rsquo;s find out h ow to free up disk space , shall we? <\/p>\n<h2>What Is Disk Space?<\/h2>\n<p>\nIn a nutshell, disk space is how much data your disk can store. It is usually measured in gigabytes (GB), terabytes (TB), or petabytes (PB).\n<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The more disk space you have, the better, if you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-speed-up-windows\/\">speed up your Windows PC<\/a> and cram a lot of apps onto your system, of course.<\/p>\n<p>\nWhich is why it&rsquo;s high time you found out how to get more storage on a PC.\n<\/p>\n<h2>How to Get More Storage on Your PC<\/h2>\n<p>\nIn this section, I&rsquo;ll go through various means to free up disk space on your PC, starting from the easiest. Go through them and choose the one that works best for you:\n<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Use reliable third-party software<\/h3>\n<p>One of the best and easiest ways to learn  h ow to get more disk space on your P C i s to use one of numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/free-pc-cleaners-review-what-are-the-best-tools-for-cleaning-your-pc\/\">PC cleaners<\/a>. Think of them as digital decluttering experts that go through your system and search for all files, apps, and data, taking up space but adding no real value to you. These programs then help you to safely remove them.&nbsp; Further there is a breakdown of a few of them, but let&rsquo;s speak about Auslogics BoostSpeed as an example.&nbsp; &nbsp;BoostSpeed has several features, depending on what you want to delete, such as  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-delete-temporary-files-from-windows-10-pcs\/\">temporary files <\/a>, leftover data from programs you&rsquo;ve deleted,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-remove-duplicate-files-in-windows\/\">duplicate files <\/a>, etc.&nbsp; It has over 30 features to help optimize your PC. However, if you want to know  h ow to get more stora ge,  all you have to do is click a button.&nbsp; Let me show you: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The first step is to  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">download and install the program <\/a> from Auslogics official website, which takes just a few minutes.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the installation, launch the program.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You should see a well-designed circle with  <i>Scan <\/i> on it. Just click on it. It performs a full system scan to find everything from checking disk space and analyzing performance to locating potential vulnerabilities that can threaten system stability. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-1-4.png\" alt=\"In Auslogics BoostSpeed, select Scan\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">However, if your main objective is to get more system space, click on  <i>My Scanner <\/i> and uncheck all the boxes, leaving only  <i>Disk Space <\/i>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then, click on  <i>Scan All <\/i>.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2-4.png\" alt=\"Click on Scan All\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you want to go even further, like deleting  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-update-cleanup-a-comprehensive-guide-to-free-up-disk-space\/\">Windows Update files <\/a>, older Windows versions, and more, click on  <i>Deep Disk Cleaner <\/i> on the bar.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check the items you prefer to remove and select  <i>Scan Now <\/i>. &nbsp; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-3-4.png\" alt=\"In Auslogics BoostSpeed, click Scan Now\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you don&rsquo;t find  <i>Deep Disk Cleaner <\/i> on the bar, click on  <i>All Tools  <\/i>and search for it. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table style=\"height: 269px;\" width=\"830\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccleaner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CCleaner<\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iobit.com\/en\/advancedsystemcarefree.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">IObit Advanced SystemCare <\/a><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Functions (Storage Cleaning)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Clears temporary files, program leftovers, duplicate files, and system junk <\/td>\n<td>Cleans temporary files, browser history, system junk <\/td>\n<td>Cleans temporary files, system junk, broken registries, privacy issues <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Very user-friendly interface. Just click &#8220;Scan&#8221; to start <\/td>\n<td>Simple interface; one-click cleaning <\/td>\n<td>Easy to navigate, with a quick button for instant cleanup <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Free version available; Premium version: $34.44 for3 PCs\/year <\/p>\n<p><b>Holiday prices:<\/b> $29.28 for3 PCs\/year <\/td>\n<td>Free version available. Premium starts from $59.95 (one year\/3 devices) -$159.95 (2 years\/5 devices) <\/p>\n<p><b>Holiday prices:<\/b> from $59.95 (one year\/3 devices) -$109.95 (2 years\/5 devices) <\/td>\n<td>Free version available. Pro version starts from $29..99\/year-179.94\/2 years <\/p>\n<p><b>Holiday prices:<\/b> $16.77\/year-26.99\/2 years <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Additional Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Over 30 features including PC optimization, privacy protection, and disk space recovery <\/td>\n<td>Software updater, privacy protection, and junk file cleaning <\/td>\n<td>Deep registry cleaning, internet speed booster, driver updater <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Trustworthiness<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Trusted by many users with strong customer support <\/td>\n<td>Widely trusted with millions of downloads, but has faced occasional security concerns <\/td>\n<td>Trusted but occasionally criticized for aggressive upselling and bloatware <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fast and effective for freeing up disk space, easy to use <\/td>\n<td>Reliable cleaning tool with a long track record <\/td>\n<td>Comprehensive cleaning suite with extra tools for optimization <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Premium features are behind a paywall, lacks some advanced features <\/td>\n<td>Limited free version; missing deep disk cleaning <\/td>\n<td>Some tools can be intrusive; aggressive upgrade prompts <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 2: Uninstall unneeded apps<\/h3>\n<p>\nYou probably have some applications that you installed a while ago but no longer use. If that&rsquo;s the case and you continue installing more apps, then your storage space will likely run out fast.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-uninstall-programs-in-windows-10\/\">delete unnecessary programs<\/a> to help you free up space they&rsquo;re occupying. Here&rsquo;s how to get more storage using the Settings app:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Settings<\/em>  window.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use the search field to find the app you want to delete. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Finally, click on  <i>Uninstall <\/i>. <i>&nbsp; <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-7-2.png\" alt=\"Click on Uninstall\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"top\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">Remember that when you uninstall your apps, there are residual files that will be left behind. With time, this will also clutter your system. But this is actually easy to fix. Just use <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> Uninstall Manager. It&rsquo;ll delete and remove any leftover data completely.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 3: Use the Disk Cleanup utility<\/h3>\n<p>Disk Cleanup is a pretty handy Windows tool that enables you to delete temporary files, empty the Recycle Bin, clear cache, and delete duplicate files. Using it could help you  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/proven-ways-to-clean-windows\/\">clean up your PC <\/a> and make it faster.&nbsp; Here&rsquo;s h ow to get more stora ge  using Disk Cleanup: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On your keyboard, press <code>Windows and R<\/code> at the same time to open the <em>Run<\/em> window. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Then type the following and press <code>Enter<\/code>:  <code>cleanmgr <\/code><i>. <\/i>&nbsp;This will open the <em>Disk Cleanup<\/em> window. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-4-3.png\" alt=\"Type in cleanmgr\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The tool will automatically calculate the amount of space you can free up on the selected drive. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Under the  <i>Files to delete <\/i> section, select checkboxes for the files you want to delete. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-5-2.png\" alt=\"Files to delete\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you want to dig deeper for unneeded files, go to  <i>Clean up system files <\/i>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on the  <i>OK  <\/i>button to initiate the process. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-6-2.png\" alt=\"Select Clean up system files\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Read more:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-disk-cleanup-is-now-replaced-by-windows-10-storage\/\">How to Free Up Space with Windows Disk Cleanup <\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Method 4: Remove large files<\/h3>\n<p>Large files can eat up lots of storage, which can  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/why-is-your-windows-pc-so-slow\/\">slow down your computer <\/a>. You can use File Explorer to locate and delete the most space-hungry items.&nbsp; Just navigate to the specific location where your large files are kept. Click on  <i>Sort by <\/i>, select  <i>More <\/i>, and choose  <i>Size <\/i>. This will arrange your files from the largest to the smallest. From there, you can delete them.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Find out more:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/easy-guide-how-to-find-and-clean-large-files-on-your-windows-10-pc\/\">How to Find and Clean Large Files on Your Windows 10 PC <\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Method 5: Delete unnecessary files<\/h3>\n<p>Another effective solution to how to add storage to your PC is to remove any redundant files, such as deleted files, in your Recycle Bin. Not only that, but you can also delete unimportant system files,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/delete-temporary-internet-files\/\">temporary internet files <\/a>, old  Windows Update files ,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-remove-duplicate-files-in-windows\/\">duplicate files <\/a> and photos, and Windows temporary files.&nbsp; This means your system will have more room for really important files, programs, and system processes. <\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"middle\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">You can save more of your time by installing <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> It&rsquo;ll delete all the items of your system I&rsquo;ve mentioned with a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p>The program takes it a step further by automating your maintenance. So, you can schedule when to scan your PC for unnecessary files while you focus on more important tasks!<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>Extra Tips on How to Add More Storage to a PC<\/h2>\n<p>\nApart from the solutions I&rsquo;ve covered earlier, there are still some ways to acquire additional storage space. Let&rsquo;s quickly go through them:\n<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Buy a USB stick<\/h3>\n<p>\nUSB sticks are an affordable option that will help you get more desktop or laptop storage. Their size ranges from 1 GB to even 2 TB. 16 GB and 32 GB USB sticks are the most common and could be an excellent fit for you, especially if you don&rsquo;t have many files to keep. They have enough space to store most of your crucial files.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Method 2: Use an external hard drive<\/h3>\n<p>\nExternal drives offer more storage than USB drives, which makes them a convenient option for increasing PC storage. They usually range from 500 GB to 18 TB in size.<\/p>\n<p>So, you can transfer most of your files from your computer to the drive, which is another answer to how to add storage to your PC.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Further reading: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-windows\/\">Windows Backup: How to Back Up and Restore Your Apps, Files, and Settings on Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Method 3: Upgrade the hard drive<\/h3>\n<p>Another tip on h ow to get more storage on a PC  is to  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/345988\/how-to-upgrade-and-install-a-new-hard-drive-or-ssd-in-your-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">upgrade your drive <\/a> if, for some reason, you cannot use the previous solutions. For instance, if you have a 500 GB hard drive, replacing it with a 1 TB drive could fulfill your storage needs. You could also replace your hard drive with a  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/review-best-ssd-for-your-gaming-top-choices-for-your-gaming-needs\/\">solid-state drive (SSD) <\/a>,  as it can help you increase your disk storage and is considerably faster. However, make sure the drive is compatible with your PC.&nbsp; Most laptops use the 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, but the new systems might support the NVMe SSDs or M.2. <\/p>\n<h3>Method 4: Cloud storage<\/h3>\n<p>The cloud is a perfect option regarding ho w to get more storage on a laptop . It allows you to transfer files to the cloud, backing them up and letting you  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ways-of-using-drive-more-efficiently-to-save-disk-space-in-windows-10\/\">save disk space <\/a> on your device.&nbsp; Luckily, there are many cloud storage services, such as  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/zip-file-is-too-large-to-download-dropbox\/\">Dropbox <\/a> and  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-change-google-drive-folder-location\/\">Google Drive <\/a>, that you can use today. Most of them have a free plan, which you can upgrade to expand your disk storage. <\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h2>How to Get More Storage: Explained<\/h2>\n<p>\nI&rsquo;m sure by now you know how to get more storage on your PC based on the solutions I&rsquo;ve given in this guide. Some steps are fairly easy and others quite cumbersome.<\/p>\n<p>But the good thing is that the easy steps always work, so you shouldn&rsquo;t face any issues. You can also use free PC cleaners to perform the same process.<\/p>\n<p>If you have other options that worked for you that are not covered in this article, share them in the comments below!\n<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can you buy more storage for a PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes. Depending on your preference, you can go in for an internal hard drive or SSD if you have available slots. An alternative option is to use an external hard drive or cloud storage services, depending on what you want to use it for.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why is my PC using so much storage?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThis is surely not a result of one factor. A lot goes on in your PC that takes much storage space: installed programs, temp files, cached data, and system updates. You also have large videos, PC games, high-resolution images, and many more. So it&rsquo;s not unusual for your system to use too much storage. You can use PC cleaners to automatically fix and optimize your PC.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">What should I delete when my PC&rsquo;s internal storage is full?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYou can delete temporary files, system cache, and empty your Recycle Bin. You can also uninstall apps you no longer need, like games or video editing software. Another tip is to move the files to your external drive if you&rsquo;ll need them in the future.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How do I get more storage on my SSD?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe quickest and easiest way is to delete temp files, programs, and any data you don&rsquo;t need. You can use third-party software like Auslogics BoostSpeed or CCleaner to make the process faster and quicker.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re here, it most likely means your PC is running pretty slow due to low storage. Or snails are quicker than opening apps on your system. Don\u2019t worry; we\u2019ll show you how to get more storage in this guide. 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