Here are some ways to free up space so you can keep your PC up to date and running smoothly. These suggestions are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then …

If your PC is running slowly, the following suggestions might help speed things up. The tips are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if …

Oct 14, 2025 · Resetting your PC in Windows is a powerful feature that allows you to restore your device to its original state, which can be useful whether you're experiencing performance …

If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.

Jan 12, 2007 · Note: You may be able to get a known good copy of the system file from another computer that is running the same version of Windows as your computer. You may wish to …

If you've imported contacts from multiple sources, such as an external source like iCloud or Gmail, or inherited someone else's contact list, you might have duplicate contacts stored in Outlook. …

Turn on Storage Sense to automatically free up space by removing unnecessary files. Use Cleanup recommendations to identify and delete temporary files, large or unused files, files …

If you want to keep a file, photo, or folder on your OneDrive, but not on your computer (because you don't want it to take up space), put the file in your OneDrive folder, then turn on Files On …

You can change the schedule to Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or turn it off entirely, set it up to increase the frequency if it misses optimization three times, and select which drives the schedule …

You can view and clear your Microsoft Edge browsing history stored on a single device, across all synced devices, and in the cloud. You may choose to clear your browsing history at any time. …