Low on hard drive space? Here are three quick fixes to your
problem!
* Delete Unused Files
The first and most obvious step to take is to delete your
unused files. Over time, we hoard files that we had a need for, but do we really
need them now? If you examine your old files, you will notice that you no
longer use many them. Old programs are stored in your program files that have
never been run in years. These old files and programs are simple taking up
precious space in your hard drive. To quickly free up some hard drive space,
simply delete unnecessary files and uninstall those programs that you no longer
use.
* Zip Your Files
Another way to free up space on your hard drive is to zip
those files that you seldom use. Files that are zipped are compressed into
smaller files that take up less space. After zipping, your files will be stored
inside a zipped folder and you can safely delete the original files.
If you ever need access to your zipped files, you can
quickly do so by unzipping your zipped folders. To zip and unzip files and
folders, you will need a zipping software such as WinZip. A free trial version
of WinZip is available for download on the Internet.
* Transfer Files
If you want to hold on to all of your files and free up hard
drive space at the same time, you can transfer those files that you do not
immediately need to a separate storage device. An external hard disk drive is a
high capacity storage device that can store as much information as your
internal hard drive can store. For those with smaller storage needs, CDs and
DVDs will do. One great storage media that you can easily slip inside your
pocket is the USB flash drive. Now greatly improved, USB flash drives are
capable of storing several dozen gigabytes of information.
With an uncluttered hard drive, you can immediately store
new important files and keep your files and folders organized.
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