Why it matters: This quick process shifts files to the cloud, clears local space, and keeps everything available when you're online.

Step-by-Step: Free Up Disk Space with OneDrive

1. Click the OneDrive icon in your taskbar (cloud icon near the clock)
   
2. Click the gear icon to open the menu
   
3. Select Settings
   
4. In the Sync and backup tab, scroll to Advanced Settings
5. Click Free up disk space
   
6. Click Continue to confirm
   

 What Happens Next 

• OneDrive will convert eligible files to online-only
• Files stay in your OneDrive folder but won’t take up hard drive space
• They’ll download automatically when you open them

Quick. Easy. Effective. Give your computer breathing room in under a minute