Windows 11 shows a detailed storage breakdown, so users can manage storage space on their machine. To view this detailed storage analysis, open Windows 11 Settings and go to System > Storage. On analyzing this report, some users found that a category named Other people was taking up a huge space on their C drive. If Other people is taking up storage space on your Windows 11 computer, you can follow the solutions provided in this article.
Other people is taking up storage space on Windows 11
Use these fixes if Other people is taking up space on your Windows 11 computer:
- Delete unnecessary data
- Remove unused User Profiles
All these fixes are explained below in detail.
1] Delete unnecessary data
If you open the Other people page in Windows 11 Storage settings, you will see only the occupied space. Here, you can click Manage other people to view all the accounts active on your computer.
As you click the Manage other people link, Windows 11 will open the Accounts > Other users page. Here, you can see all the user accounts active on your system.
If you have created all these accounts, you can manage all these accounts on your own. Sign in to all these accounts one by one and delete unnecessary files. This will reduce the total storage space taken by that particular user profile, which ultimately reduces the space on your C drive.
2] Remove unused User Profiles
Windows 11 allows users to create multiple profiles. Each profile has a separate folder on the C drive. Creating and using multiple user profiles on a Windows computer also takes up storage space on the C drive. Therefore, if you do not use a user profile, it is better to delete it to free up space.
Delete unnecessary user profiles on your system. The following steps will help you:
- Open Windows 11 Settings.
- Go to Accounts > Other Users.
- Select the account you want to delete and click Remove.
- Click Delete account and data in the confirmation window.
The above steps will remove all the unnecessary accounts from your computer and delete the associated user data. This will free up some space on your C drive.
Other people is taking up storage space but no other user on the computer
Some users found that Other people was taking a huge storage space, even if there was no other user on their computer. The “Other users” page in Windows 11 Settings displays only active user accounts. This means that if you (as an administrator) block a user from signing in, Windows 11 will not show their account on the Other Users page. However, his account data is still present on the C drive.
Follow these steps:
- Open Windows 11 Settings.
- Go to Accounts > Family.
- Allow sign in for a user.
After these steps, that particular user account will become visible on the Other Users page. Go to the Other Users page and remove that account.
I hope this helps.
How do I delete other people’s storage in Windows 11?
To delete other people’s storage in Windows 11, you have to log in to their account. If you are an administrator, you can do this without logging into their account. Open the Users folder in the C drive, and then open the required user account folder. Now, you can delete the files stored in that user account.
How do I get rid of unwanted files on Windows 11?
To get rid of unwanted files in Windows 11, you can take some steps, like removing the .old files, uninstalling the unnecessary programs, deleting the unnecessary files, etc. You can also use third-party tools like TreeSize to find out the large folders and files on your system.
Read next: What can I delete from Windows folder?
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