Windows 10: Removing files by cleaning storage for use

Discus and support Removing files by cleaning storage for use in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; For a school laptop from Microsoft when I want to factory reset it should I click on remove everything and clean, will this make the laptop like I just... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ibrahim Mohammed2, Apr 11, 2023.

  1. Removing files by cleaning storage for use


    For a school laptop from Microsoft when I want to factory reset it should I click on remove everything and clean, will this make the laptop like I just brought it new to set up and it will work even though it says use for recycling, I would still be able to use it again

    :)
     
    Ibrahim Mohammed2, Apr 11, 2023
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  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Apr 11, 2023
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  3. Internal Storage devices being detected as removable devices

    Hi,

    I would suggest you to update your storage controller driver.

    Method 1: Update Storage Controller Driver

    Follow the steps.

    • Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand the Storage Controller.
    • Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
      and select Update Driver Software.
    • Wait for sometime and check if the issue persists.
    • Restart your system.
    Method 2: Uninstall and then reinstall Storage Controller driver from the Manufacturer's Website

    Follow the steps.

    • Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand the Storage Controller.
    • Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
      and select Uninstall.
    • Now, go to the Manufacturer's website and download the latest storage controller driver.
    • Once the download is complete, double-click and run the setup file to complete installation.
    • Restart your system.
    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

    Regards,
     
    Jesinta Rozario, Apr 11, 2023
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  4. thomaseg1 Win User

    Removing files by cleaning storage for use

    What's eating up my \C: drive?

    From the list above you haven't used storage sense or disk clean.
    $GetCurrent is upgrade files which can be cleared with either .

    for
    • Step 1: Press Windows+Pause Break key to open System and choose System protection.
    • Step 2: Select the hard disk whose system protection is on, and click Configure.
    • Step 3: Tap the Delete button.
    • Step 4: Choose Continue to remove all restore points on the selected drive.
    restore points (system volume)
     
    thomaseg1, Apr 11, 2023
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