How can I find and safely clear the storage space on my PC?

WinDirStat is another useful option for analyzing the drive. It shows the folder structure and file sizes in a visual way, so you can see whether the space is being used by game files, downloads, backups, or something else. Check the drive or partition where Windows and your games are installed.

Windows’ built-in storage view is a good first step: open Settings, go to System, then Storage. It should separate usage into apps, temporary files, system files, and other categories. Also check whether Windows has created unusually large backups or restore data, since those can sometimes consume a surprising amount of space.

Try WizTree. It scans the drive quickly and gives you a visual breakdown of which folders and files are using the most space. Once you find the largest items, check what they are before deleting anything—avoid removing Windows or program files unless you know exactly what they do.

Take a look inside the AppData folders as well. Some programs leave behind caches, temporary data, or files from apps that were already uninstalled. Be careful, though: AppData contains files that active programs need, so it’s safer to remove only clearly labeled cache or temporary folders and use the program’s own uninstall or cleanup options when possible.