Windows 10: Windows Update Cleanup

Discus and support Windows Update Cleanup in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I try to use the built in features to do Windows 10 (1909) cleaning. So, when I run Disk Cleanup it shows that clearing "Windows Update Cleanup" should... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Homer712, Jan 17, 2021.

  1. Homer712 Win User

    Windows Update Cleanup


    I try to use the built in features to do Windows 10 (1909) cleaning. So, when I run Disk Cleanup it shows that clearing "Windows Update Cleanup" should get rid of 411 MB. I run it, and the next time it start it up, "Windows Update Cleanup" still shows 411 MB. I reboot, start it up, and "Windows Update Cleanup" still continues to show 411 MB. I looked at the "Software Distribution" folder and it only has 93 MB in it, so it must be somewhere else. Anyone?


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    Windows Update Cleanup [​IMG]

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    Homer712, Jan 17, 2021
    #1

  2. DISK CLEANUP

    Hello,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    1. Which files are you trying to delete using disk clean up?
    2. Which version of Windows are you currently using?


    Please reply back with the information to the above questions in order to provide you with appropriate troubleshooting steps:



    I understand that you are trying to free up memory using Disk Cleanup. If you are trying to delete files using disk cleanup on Windows 10, I suggest you to refer the following article on

    Disk cleanup in Windows 10
    for steps to perform disk clean up on your PC.



    Hope it helps.



    Sandeep Kumar M

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Sandeep_KM, Jan 17, 2021
    #2
  3. Disk cleanup don't cleans Windows Update Cleanup.

    Here are the answers to your question:

    • No, I haven't made any updates or changes but I think it is of Creators Update but there was no file named "Windows Update Cleanup" till some weeks or months, I just noticed after the day when I posted this thread.
    • No, I don't get any error message.
    • No, I haven't tried any troubleshooting steps.
    Sorry for the late reply.
     
    Himanshu Sharma4182005, Jan 17, 2021
    #3
  4. Windows Update Cleanup

    Disk Cleanup after The anniversary update

    Hi,

    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Disk Cleanup. I will certainly help you.

    As per your query, I would like to inform you that, it is safe to delete all the files with extension .tmp in the temporary files folder.

    I suggest you to try deleting the temporary file manually by the steps provided below and check if it helps:

    • Go to Windows key+ R and type
      temp
    • Select all of the files and folders within the Temp folder and delete.

    Please follow the below link to run disk cleanup:

    Disk cleanup in Windows 10

    Kindly update us on the issue to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    Swetha Sree, Jan 17, 2021
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