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How do I perform a Disk Cleanup?

Open My Computer. Once open right click on C Drive, select Properties.

right click on C: drive and select Properties

This opens up on the General Tab. Click on Disk Cleanup button.

click on disk cleanup button

This disk cleanup window will appear while it is processing.

processing window

Once this is complete you will have a window appear with items to check to perform the disk cleanup on. Select the following (put a checkbox to left of item):

Downloaded Program Files
Temporary Internet Files
Offline Web Pages
Recycle Bin
Temporary Files

Once selected click on OK button at the bottom.

make the selections by clicking to add check in box next to item

When it prompts you to verify if you are sure about your selections, click Yes.

click ok

You can close the My Computer window once done. It will finish the process of disk cleanup in the background.