How to Remove Junk Files from Windows 10 PC

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated January 03, 2024

"I'm wondering how to remove junk files from Windows 10 that occupy unnecessary space in the drive. Is there any fast way to make it done?"

Junk files will slow down your Windows 10 computer. If you want to delete the junk files, which files you can clean without hesitation? The first one should be the large files &recycle bin files. Next, temporary files, program files and system junk files should be erased to free up space. Here we will share the quickest ways to remove junk files to save space.

Overview:

Way 1: Permanently Get Rid of Recycle Bin Files
Way 2: Utilize Disk Cleanup to Delete Temp files, System Files and More
Way 3: Remove Temporary Files with Command Prompt
Way 4: Simply Deal with All Junk Files with System Genius
Way 5: Securely Shred Files Using iSunshare SafeFile Genius

remove junk files from Windows 10 PC

Way 1: Permanently Get Rid of Recycle Bin Files

When you delete a file directly, it will go to the Recycle Bin. As a matter of fact, it will still occupy the space even you delete it. So, to remove junk files and get more space, the first operation is to empty the Recycle bin. You can find tutorial on this article: 3 Ways to Empty Recycle Bin in Windows 10.

empty Recycle Bin

Way 2: Utilize Disk Cleanup to Delete Temp files, System Files and More

Disk Cleanup is the integrated tool in Windows that helps to get rid of the junk files, which includes Downloaded Program Files, Temporary files, Thumbnails and etc. You can also check how much space these junk files occupy in this tool.

Step 1. Type Disk Cleanup on Windows search toolbar and click Disk Cleanup.

empty Recycle Bin

Step 2. Select the drive you want to clean and click the OK button.

select the drive you want to cleanup

Step 3. Soon, Disk Cleanup displays the type of files as well as the amount of space that can be released. You should be noticed that these files are selected by default: Downloaded Program Files, Temporary Internet Files and Thumbnails. Here, you can select the checkbox next to the types you want to delete. Finally, click the OK button and confirm your operation.

select the drive you want to cleanup

Way 3: Remove Temporary Files with Command Prompt

Command Prompt is also a useful and quick way to remove the temporary files from PC. You can check the operations below.

Step 1. Run Command Prompt as administrator.

run command prompt

Step 2. Type del/q/f/s %TEMP%\* command line and execute it by pressing Enter in the keyboard. In minutes, the temp files are deleted just as the screenshot shows. Notes: My computer did not do any cleanup for a year so that there are a great number of temporary files stored in it.

delete junk files using cmd

Way 4: Simply Deal with All Junk Files with System Genius

No matter you want to empty the Recycle Bin, delete the temporary files, remove the program files, log files and system junk files etc., you can do it simply with simple clicks on iSunshare System Genius. This tool can help you to scan, detect and clean all junk files in minutes. You can follow the details below to remove all junk files.

Step 1. Download iSunshare System Genius on your personal computer.

Step 2. Install and open iSunshare System Genius. Click "Junk File" and click "Scan" to go on.

scan the junk file with System Genius

Step 3. When the scan completes, you will see the junk file categories and the amount of space that can be recovered. By default, all file categories are selected.

Step 4: Click "Clean" to remove all junk files permanently. Then, just wait for the process completed and click "OK".

empty Recycle Bin

Notes: you can use this function to check the computer running status and remove the junk files regularly to make the computer run faster.

Way 5: Securely Shred Files Using iSunshare SafeFile Genius

If you want to delete files you don't need forever on Windows 10, you can also use iSunshare SafeFile Genius to permanently shred files on your Windows computer.

click Shred Files