Windows 10 Migration Guide: Storage Clean-Up And Optimization

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Welcome to the Windows 10 desktop! This marks the end of the upgrade process right? Well, almost. If you are a privacy-minded type, you probably have a few settings to disable, but finalizing the upgrade does not end there either, if you value your storage space. Let's look at some strategies to tidy up the file bloat an OS migration can sometimes leave behind and to further optimize your new Windows 10 installation and setup.

The ability to fully roll back to your Windows 7 or 8.1 installation within 30 days is a very easily overlooked feature of the Windows 10 upgrade process. The feature is a lifesaver if you encounter issues, such as missing or incompatible drivers, and need to quickly recover without needing to start from scratch. This ability doesn't come without consequences, though. In order to offer this feature,Windows 10 is essentially keeping another completely separate Windows installation on your PC. This will need to go, once you've determined that you are sticking with Windows 10 and everything seems happy enough.

 

Read the rest as well as the instructions here: http://hothardware.com/news/clean-up-and-recover-storage-space-after-the-windows-10-upgrade

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The responsible and smart thing to do would be to make sure your hardware and software are compatible before you upgrade.

Only idiots press the go button without thinking...