Does less space in hard drive means slower computer?

[Muz1234]

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?

 

[colweb]

As I don't like typing over or do a copy/paste. Here you find the answer: https://www.howtogeek.com/215413/why-does-emptying-disk-space-speed-up-computers/

And for those that don't like to read that much text. The answer is to the question from muz1234 is NO.

 

[PJB]

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.

 

[colweb]

PJB, Think you mean nearly full not empty.

 

[teetsheeps]

to add (though not a tech expert),

also depends on the type of HDD you are using.

 

[WillEater]

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.