How to delete backup files in Windows 10

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• why you need to delete backup files

• how to delete backup files

• how DiskInternals Partition Recovery can help you

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How to delete backup files

Here are few methods that can be helpful and any of them can be your solution.

Method 1: Use File History

The File History option available on Windows Control Panel can help you to delete backup files and free up space. To do this, follow the steps below:

Method 2: Use Disk Cleanup

When you upgrade from an older version of Windows to a newer version (say, from Windows 7 to Windows 10), you’ll find a folder named “Old” when you open the local disk (C:). Don’t delete this folder; instead, use Disk Cleanup.

• Right-click on your local disk drive.

• Go to “Properties” and select “Disk Cleanup”.

• Check the box beside “Previous Windows Installation”.

• Click “OK”.

Method 3: Use Command Prompt

Advanced PC users love using the built-in command-line interface (Command Prompt) to make changes on their PC. If you’re this kind of person, here’s how to delete backup files in Windows 10 via Command Prompt.

• Right-click on “Start” and select “PowerShell (Admin)” or “Command Prompt (Admin)”.

• Now type in any of these commands and hit the Enter button to run it:

Notes: the first command deletes backup data that has lasted for over a month (30 days); the following commands delete data that has lasted for 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year, respectively.

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