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other:win10maintain [2019/05/14 11:34] jypeter [Cleaning the computer] Added link to "10 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10" |
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* ''Windows+I'' (open //Settings//) => System => About | * ''Windows+I'' (open //Settings//) => System => About | ||
* You will get something like\\ <code>Edition: Windows 10 Pro | * You will get something like\\ <code>Edition: Windows 10 Pro | ||
- | Version: 1809 | + | Version: 19O9 |
- | OS Build: 17163.76</code> | + | Build: 18363.535</code> |
* The version number is based on the date of the most recent large build release and uses a ''YYMM'' format | * The version number is based on the date of the most recent large build release and uses a ''YYMM'' format | ||
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==== Dell specific updates ==== | ==== Dell specific updates ==== | ||
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+ | * ''Start'' => ''Dell'' => ''Dell Command Update'': use this to get Dell specific updates (e.g. BIOS, some low level drivers) that you will not get from the Microsoft Update | ||
+ | * Note: you can also get these updates from (if it is installed): | ||
+ | * ''Start'' => ''Dell'' => ''SupportAssist'' | ||
+ | * or ''Start'' => ''SupportAssist'' | ||
==== HP specific updates ==== | ==== HP specific updates ==== | ||
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===== Updating the applications from the Microsoft Store ===== | ===== Updating the applications from the Microsoft Store ===== | ||
- | * Windows Store => ''…'' (in the top right corner) | + | * ''Start'' => ''Microsoft Store'' => ''…'' (in the top right corner) |
* => Settings: check that the automatic updates are activated | * => Settings: check that the automatic updates are activated | ||
* => Download and updates: check if some applications need to be updated (e.g. the Microsoft Store itself) | * => Download and updates: check if some applications need to be updated (e.g. the Microsoft Store itself) | ||
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* [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12425/windows-10-free-up-drive-space|Free up drive space in Windows 10]] | * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12425/windows-10-free-up-drive-space|Free up drive space in Windows 10]] | ||
- | * [[https://www.windowscentral.com/best-7-ways-free-hard-drive-space-windows-10|10 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10]] | + | * Follow the steps listed in ''Free up space with Storage Sense'' |
+ | * Some options, like removing the previous version of Windows (''C:\Windows.old'') may appear only if you are using the ''.\admin'' account | ||
* Removing the //pre-installed applications// that you think you don't need (you can always reinstall them later from the Microsoft store library): e.g. Bubble witch, Disney Magic Kingdoms, March of Empires, Minecraft, Microsoft Solitaire Collection, ... | * Removing the //pre-installed applications// that you think you don't need (you can always reinstall them later from the Microsoft store library): e.g. Bubble witch, Disney Magic Kingdoms, March of Empires, Minecraft, Microsoft Solitaire Collection, ... | ||
* ''Windows+I'' (open Settings) => Applications => Select and uninstall the applications you don't want | * ''Windows+I'' (open Settings) => Applications => Select and uninstall the applications you don't want | ||
+ | * More options available in: [[https://www.windowscentral.com/best-7-ways-free-hard-drive-space-windows-10|10 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10]] | ||
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