2. Remove unneeded Windows components.
Follow the instructions in step 1 to get to the Disk Cleanup screen. Choose the More Options tab, and click the Clean up button under 'Windows components'. You'll see a list of components you can uninstall. For example, if you don't play games, you can save 12MB by deleting them. Checked components are installed; to uninstall them, first click the check mark to clear it and then click OK on the Details dialog box and Next on the Windows Components Wizard. Then follow the on-screen directions. You can reinstall components later.
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