Jul 16, 2025 · Keep in mind that Windows sometimes creates large files that are required for the system to run properly—don't delete large files unless you know exactly what the file is and what it does. …

Aug 27, 2024 · If your hard disk space is slowly filling up, freeing up some space is needed. Start with finding the biggest or largest files on Windows 11/10.

Apr 5, 2025 · Navigate to This PC to search your entire computer or choose a specific folder or drive where you want to search for large files. In the search bar at the top, type size:gigantic and press …

Apr 16, 2025 · In short, you’ll be using Windows’ built-in File Explorer to search for large files, and then sorting them to identify which ones are taking up the most space. This guide will walk you through …

Aug 4, 2025 · Look for large files on Windows 10 by using the "size: gigantic" search term in File Explorer. You can sort by size after searching to easily see the biggest files and where they are saved.

Jul 23, 2025 · Finding and managing large files on your computer doesn't have to be a daunting task. By using the methods outlined in this guide, you can easily locate large files on Windows 11 and take …

The good thing is that you can find large files in File Explorer with pre-defined search filters. For a more granular search, you can use third-party apps such as WinDirStat. In this article, we’ll show you two …

Sep 12, 2025 · Large files often hide in unexpected locations like temporary folders, application caches, or forgotten downloads. Without proper tools, manually searching through folders becomes time …

Dec 30, 2025 · We often blame third-party apps or our growing pile of files when storage runs low, but Windows itself can quietly eat up far more space than you’d expect. If your system drive keeps filling …

Aug 1, 2024 · Don't know which files are clogging up your PC's storage? Check out these best ways to find large files on your Windows 10 or 11 PC .