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# Windows C: Drive Space Maintenance Guide

Windows workstations have a 2 GB per-user quota on the C: drive. If your folder exceeds this limit, Windows and installed applications may not work correctly.

Use TreeSize to find large files in your user folder and free up space.

## 1. Open TreeSize

Open the Windows search menu, type `TreeSize`, and select the app.

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## 2. Scan the C: drive

In TreeSize, click **Select Directory**. Then select **Local Disk (C:)**.

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## 3. Review Your User Folder

After the scan finishes, expand `C:\Users` and open your user folder.

Review the largest folders first. Delete files you no longer need, or move them to another location such as the `F:` drive.

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