PURPOSE Freeing disk space can improve performance and allow updates or applications to run correctly. SAFE CLEANUP AREAS Empty the recycle bin or trash, remove old downloads, delete duplicate files, archive large files, and uninstall applications you no longer use. BE CAREFUL Do not delete system files, business records, shared files, or anything required by retention policy. LARGE FILES Videos, installers, exports, old backups, and compressed archives are common space hogs. BEST PRACTICE Move needed files to an approved storage location before deleting local copies.