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How to Delete Downloads From Your PC

You may be shocked to learn that if you neglect clearing out your download and temp folders, you could have hundreds of megabytes or even gigabytes of data clogging up your system. Even compressed files like program installers can take up a surprising amount of disc space if left alone.

If you want to delete all the download files from your web browsers and computer all at once, here’s how to do it.

1. Navigate to the search bar next to the Windows Start Menu..

   

   If you don't see the search bar, press Windows Key+S to open it.

2. Enter "File Explorer" and select File Explorer.

3. Select the Downloads folder on the left side of the window.

   

4. To select all files in the Downloads folder, press Ctrl+A. You can also select individual files, but this will take slightly longer.

5. Right-click the selected files and select Delete.

   

6. Select Yes to confirm the deletion of the files.

7. Right-click the Recycle Bin in the top left corner of your Desktop.

   

8. Select Empty Recycle Bin to delete the downloads from your PC permanently.

How to Delete Downloads from Google Chrome

1. Open the Chrome browser.

2. Select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the screen.

   

3. From the drop-down menu that appears, select Downloads.

   

4. Select Open Download folder from the new window that opens.

   

5. To select all files in the Downloads folder, press Ctrl+A. You can also select individual files by selecting on each one.

6. Right-click the selected files and select Delete.

7. Right-click the Recycle Bin in the top left corner of your Desktop.

8. Select Empty Recycle Bin to delete the downloads from your PC permanently.

How to Delete Downloads from Microsoft Edge

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.

2. Select the three horizontal dots in the upper right-hand corner.

   

3. Select the Settings icon at the bottom of the menu.

   

4. Select Choose what to clear under Clear browsing data.

   

5. Make sure that the box next to Download History is checked, then select Clear.