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See how much storage remains on each Windows drive. Open File Explorer, select This PC, and review the bar beneath each drive. Follow the steps in order.

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Files & Storage


# How to Check Free Disk Space




## How do I check Free Disk Space?




Open File Explorer, select This PC, and review the bar beneath each drive.




See how much storage remains on each Windows drive.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 6 min
Applies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11


 


Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## Open File Explorer




Press Windows + E.




## Open This PC




Select This PC in the navigation pane.




## Review each drive




The storage bar shows used and free space. Select a drive and open Properties for exact values.




## Find large categories




Open Settings \> System \> Storage to see which categories use the most space.




## Do not delete unknown system folders




Use Storage recommendations or uninstall known applications instead of manually deleting Windows folders.




**Verify the result**


Repeat the relevant check and confirm the intended result before considering the task complete.


 


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