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Before you can update your software, you need to clear up some space on your device. Here are a few ways to free up space:
Method 1: Delete Unneeded Files
- Browsing History: Clear browsing history and temporary internet files to free up space:
- For Windows 10: Go to Microsoft Edge > Settings > Viewing and clicking history > Browsing history > Clear now
- For Microsoft Edge Legacy: Go to Microsoft Edge > Settings > View > Browsing and clicking history > Clear > Clear browsing history
- For Chrome: go to Chrome > Settings > Privacy and security > Google services > Clear browsing history
- Temporary System Files: Delete temporary files to free up space on your device:
- For Windows 10/8: Go to
%windir%Temp%and delete all temp files - For Windows 7: go to
%windir%Temp%and select all files and delete to free up space
- For Windows 10/8: Go to
Method 2: Identify and Delete Large Files
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