{"id":49421,"date":"2024-09-13T20:22:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T20:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=49421"},"modified":"2025-10-18T23:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T23:29:34","slug":"easy-guide-how-to-find-and-clean-large-files-on-your-windows-10-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/easy-guide-how-to-find-and-clean-large-files-on-your-windows-10-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"In a Few Clicks: How to Find Large Files on Windows 10\/11 and Clean Them Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re here, it means you\u2019re searching for effective ways to delete massive, unimportant files draining your storage space. You\u2019ve come to the right place. I\u2019ll show you h ow to find large files on Windows 11 or 1 0, implementing the method I use.\u00a0 However, keep in mind I used the word \u201cunimportant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s because some large data is crucial for Windows to run smoothly. So, you shouldn\u2019t delete files that are big unless you know their full function.<\/p>\n<p>No matter; I\u2019ll explain everything you need to know while showing you how to get rid of large files on your Windows PC.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready, let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Find Large Files on Windows 10\/11 and Delete Them<\/h2>\n<p>In this section, I\u2019ll show you how to find the biggest files on a PC and remove them. I\u2019ll start with the method I use to delete my files, whether big, small, or just not needed anymore. Incidentally, it is the easiest option compared to the others.<\/p>\n<p>That said, you can go through other methods as well and choose the one that works for you:<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Use reputable third-party software<\/h3>\n<p>If you want the best and most efficient way to find large files on Windows 11 or 10, use a well-recognized third-party utility, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This program comes with a full package to help your computer run better than before.\u00a0 BoostSpeed adequately scans your system to find large files, ranging from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-delete-temporary-files-from-windows-10-pcs\/\">temporary files <\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-update-cleanup-a-comprehensive-guide-to-free-up-disk-space\/\">leftover Windows Update files <\/a> to unused error logs and web browser cache.<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, you can clean your PC space by finding and deleting duplicate files and photos, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-uninstall-programs-in-windows-10\/\">uninstalling programs and apps <\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the official Auslogics website and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">download the software <\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After that, install the program, which only takes a few minutes, and launch it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, go to <i>Tools <\/i>, hover your mouse pointer on <i>Info Tools <\/i>, and select <i>Disk Explorer. <\/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\/11\/Screenshot-1.png\" alt=\"In Auslogics BoostSpeed, go to Tools, hover your mouse pointer on Info Tools, and select Disk Explorer\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the drive you want to scan if you have multiple disk drives. Then, click on <i>Scan Now <\/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\/11\/Screenshot-2.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<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wait for BoostSpeed to scan your entire drive for large files cluttering your system.<\/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\/11\/Screenshot-3.png\" alt=\"Get rid of large files with Auslogics BoostSpeed\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When the scan is complete, you\u2019ll see all the files on your computer and how much space they are taking. You can move the slider to the right to check the type of file and date.<\/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\/11\/Screenshot-4.png\" alt=\"Scan your PC for large files with Auslogics BoostSpeed\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">From the screenshot above, you can see that most of the files taking up my space are in the <i>Users <\/i> folder. Just double-click on it to check what\u2019s going on there.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">My largest files are centered in <i>Videos <\/i>, <i>Downloads <\/i>, <i>AppData <\/i>, and <i>Music <\/i>. I won\u2019t touch the <i>AppData <\/i> folder because some items there are crucial, which might affect your apps. You can delete the temp files, though. Let\u2019s move to the <i>Videos <\/i> directory.<\/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\/11\/Screenshot-5.png\" alt=\"How to delete videos with Auslogics BoostSpeed\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">It seems most of my large files are in the <i>Captures <\/i>folder, which makes sense because that\u2019s where all my screenshots and video recordings of my gameplays are.<\/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\/11\/Screenshot-6.png\" alt=\"Delete screenshots with Auslogics BoostSpeed\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Finally, select the folder you want to remove and select <i>Delete <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native right\" 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\">If you want the best way to free up space on your C drive, you can use Disk Explorer. However, you can also use Deep Disk Cleaner to search for other files, like memory dump files, browser cache, CHKDSK backup files, log files, etc.<\/p>\n<p>All this in one <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">cleaning-up tool.<\/a> <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group right\">\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 2: Use Windows File Explorer<\/h3>\n<p>Another way to find the biggest files on your P C is to use File Explorer. This method is less effective compared to the previous solution. However, you can still use it. Here are the steps to find large files on Windows 10 and 11:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you have lots of big files to go through, it\u2019s better to use one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/free-pc-cleaners-review-what-are-the-best-tools-for-cleaning-your-pc\/\">PC cleaners <\/a> to avoid wasting too much time. It\u2019s also more effective compared to the manual method. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch File Explorer by pressing <code>Win + E<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>This PC <\/i> in the left-side panel.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type the asterisk (*) in the search bar and press Enter. This will display every file and folder on your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The steps are basically the same for Windows 10. However, searching for the file size column may be slightly different, though. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, go to the search bar and type <i>\u201csize:&gt;1GB,\u201d \u201csize:&gt;500MB <\/i>, <i>\u201d <\/i> or whatever size you want to search for.<\/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\/11\/Screenshot-12.png\" alt=\"Search for files by size in File Explorer\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you get the search results, you can click on the <i>Size <\/i>column header to sort the files by size in descending order.<\/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\/11\/Screenshot-13.png\" alt=\"Once you get the search results, you can click on the Size column header to sort the files by size in descending order\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Finally, review the files and delete them or move them to your external drive, if you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native right\" 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\">When I tried using this method, it took so much time that it froze when I tried to stop it. It may not happen in your case.<\/p>\n<p>But since the asterisk acts as a wildcard character, pulling up all files and folders, it\u2019s understandable why it\u2019s taking time, particularly if you have lots of files.<\/p>\n<p>To save time, it\u2019s best to go with the first method\u2014using <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">BoostSpeed.<\/a> <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group right\">\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 Command Prompt<\/h3>\n<p>You can also use another built-in Windows tool to find large files and delete them \u2014 the\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-command-prompt-28-most-useful-cmd-commands-with-examples\/\">Command Prompt. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Searching for large files<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Win + S<\/code>, type <i>\u201cCommand Prompt,\u201d <\/i> and select <i>Run as administrator <\/i> on the right-hand side.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use the <i>\u201ccd\u201d <\/i> command to navigate to the drive or folder where you want to search for large files. For example:<br \/>\n<i>cd C:\\Users <\/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\/11\/Screenshot-8.png\" alt=\"Use the cd command to navigate to the drive or folder \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Find and display files larger than a specified size by using the following command:\n<pre><i>forfiles \/S \/M * \/C \u201ccmd \/c if @fsize GEQ &lt;size&gt; echo @path <\/i><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Replace <i>&lt;size&gt; <\/i> with the actual size in bytes. For example, if you want to find files that exceed 100 MB, enter the following:<br \/>\n<i><\/i><\/p>\n<pre><i>forfiles \/S \/M * \/C \u201ccmd \/c if @fsize GEQ 104857600 echo @path <\/i><\/pre>\n<p><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\/11\/Screenshot-9.png\" alt=\"forfiles \/S \/M * \/C \u201ccmd \/c if @fsize GEQ 104857600 echo @path\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The command will display the paths of files that meet the size criteria.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Next guide to read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-increase-storage-on-a-pc-or-laptop\/\">How to Get More Storage on Your Windows 10\/11 PC <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Finding large folders<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the drive or folder using the <i>\u201ccd\u201d <\/i> command where you want to search for large files. For example:<br \/>\n<i><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>cd C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Google<\/pre>\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\/11\/Screenshot-10.png\" alt=\"Enter the following command: cd C:Program Files (x86)Google\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use the following <i>\u201cdir\u201d <\/i> command to show folders by size in descending order (largest folders first):<br \/>\n<i><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>dir \/S \/O:-S<\/pre>\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\/11\/Screenshot-11.png\" alt=\"Enter the following command: dir \/S \/O:-S\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The command will display the folder paths and their sizes in bytes. You can use this information to delete any large files you no longer need.<\/p>\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\">As you may have noticed, the complexity involved in this method is quite high, if you\u2019re not a digital-savvy person.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a chance of mistyping commands and it\u2019s time consuming. You can use <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> to make it easier.<\/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>How to Find Large Files on Windows 10\/11: Resolved<\/h2>\n<p>With the steps I\u2019ve covered in this guide, you can now look for too big files cluttering your Windows. Remember that it\u2019s better to keep removing these unnecessary files regularly.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the luxury of manually cleaning your computer, I recommend using the automatic method discussed\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed.<\/a> It has a feature to automatically maintain your PC, not just clearing extensive files.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, share them in the comments. Also share the article with anyone who might need it!<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Is there a way to prevent large files from cluttering my PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tYes, there are several ways to accomplish this. You can use Storage Sense to automatically remove temporary files and even unused files. However, if you want to clear files, videos, documents, and duplicate files, consider good third-party tools, like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\"> Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> or CCleaner.\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I recover large files after deleting them?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tIt depends on how you deleted them. If it\u2019s a normal deletion, you can recover them from the Recycle Bin. But even if you empty the Recycle Bin, you can use data recovery software to get your files back.<\/p>\n<p>However, the success rate depends on several factors, like the method used to delete the files. Check out this guide for more details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wipe-hard-drive\/\">How to Wipe Your Hard Drive in Windows 10\/11 <\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How often should I clean out large files on my PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tAt least once a month should be okay. Or whenever you realize that your PC is slowing down. That said, you can automate the process so that you won\u2019t have to worry about how often to clear your system.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Will deleting large files improve my PC\u2019s performance?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tYes, you can boost your computer\u2019s performance, especially if your hard drive or SSD is running low on space. When you clear your space, it can reduce loading times and prevent performance lag. However, if you want the best results, always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/beginners-guide-to-disk-defragmentation\/\">defragment your hard drive <\/a>. \r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you struggling with a slow PC on your Windows PC? The culprit could be hiding in plain sight: large, unnecessary files taking up your precious space. I\u2019ll show you how to find large files on Windows 10 and 11 and completely remove them. 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