Windows storage management and disk cleanup tools

Managing storage on HDDs and SSDs can be achieved through various built-in and third-party software options. Windows includes a native tool called ‘Datenträgerbereinigung’ (Disk Cleanup), which can be run as an administrator to remove temporary files, updates, and driver remnants.

For more intensive cleaning, third-party software like BleachBit offers a more thorough approach by targeting data from applications such as Google Chrome, Visual Studio, Steam, and NVIDIA drivers. However, users are cautioned that such tools can potentially damage systems or delete essential data like browser passwords if not used carefully.

Additionally, partition management software like EaseUS Partition Master Pro 20 allows for advanced disk organization. This includes creating, merging, formatting, or deleting partitions, as well as resizing system partitions and recovering lost data. The software supports drives up to 16TB and includes a secure deletion feature that overwrites data with zeros and random numbers to prevent recovery.