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Okay so I just looked at my storage and I have less than 1gb of storage. I have removed most of my apps and files but my installed apps still has more than 99% of my storage space taken up still. It's like I have invisible apps taking up my storage. Do you guys know how I can get more space/ find out how to remove the "Invisible apps"? And If I can't can i buy a SD card for my Notebook?

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Yes, you can purchase a SD card to store your files on but you can't install programs on it.

 

Run the Windows disk cleanup utility.

 

The window will open and then on the left side of that window click on the cleanup system files button.

 

Windows cleanup will restart and when the window comes back you can check all of the boxes to delete the unnecessary system and old window update files.

 

That should reclaim several GB of space.

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Sorry for responding to this late, but I tried what you recommended, and it only removed 40 MB from my Notebook.... Do you have any other suggestions on what to do to have more disk space to install steam games?

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The only other suggestion I have is:

 

I use this free program for cleaning up junk files if you want to try it too.

 

Wise Disk Cleaner - Free Disk Cleanup and Defrag Tool (wisecleaner.com)

 

I check the box to include the common and advanced cleaner options at the same time.

 

Then I run the System Slimming option to delete old Windows installation files.

 

 

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