Does less space in hard drive means slower computer?

Muz1234

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If the bar in Windows hard drive space is red, does it slows down the computer to run any software? What can slows down the computer? Too many programs installed?
 

PJB

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Only if your disk is nearly full. Then yes, it will slow down your computer if that is the only disk you have as the O/S requires space for temporary files, cache, swap etc. Usually your computer will warn you when you're running out of space, no matter the O/S.
 
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colweb

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PJB, Think you mean nearly full not empty.
 
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WillEater

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If the bar is red, your system is dead..
As stated above, windows needs free space to correctly operate.
ccleaner is a free program the can remove temp files and assist performance. https://www.ccleaner.com/
However, move data files off you drive to an external drive.
And yes, I'm a tech expert.