Windows 10: Disk cleanup doesn't work on Windows 8.1

Discus and support Disk cleanup doesn't work on Windows 8.1 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I am trying to clean the 2.53 GB of old "Windows Updates" by pressing "OK" inand then re-open the clean up window, all those old updates are still... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AqibJamshed_27, Aug 20, 2022.

  1. Disk cleanup doesn't work on Windows 8.1


    When I am trying to clean the 2.53 GB of old "Windows Updates" by pressing "OK" inand then re-open the clean up window, all those old updates are still there. I ranDism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthsfc /scannowDism /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStorehere I get error 87 "The option analyzecomponentstore is not recognized in this context."See the dism.log at https://pastebin.com/6gkw9iPx.Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanupfollowing https://answers.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/forum/all/update-bereinigung-funktioniert-nicht/59e06edf-20

    :)
     
    AqibJamshed_27, Aug 20, 2022
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  2. BetoLP Win User

    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    Disk cleanup doesn't work on Windows 8.1 [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Aug 20, 2022
    #2
  3. 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, Aug 20, 2022
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  4. Disk cleanup doesn't work on Windows 8.1

    Disk cleanup not working on Windows 10.

    Hello David,



    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We regret the inconvenience caused and will assist you in resolving the issue.



    Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

    • What is the exact error message you are getting?
    • Are you trying to delete the temporary files or system files using
      Disk cleanup
      ?


    Disk cleanup is used to delete the un-wanted and un-necessary temporary files located in your PC. However you can also use Disk cleanup to delete system files on the PC, which is not recommended as it might cause system
    performance issues on the PC.



    When performing Disk Cleanup, checking the appropriate options is necessary so you do not delete the restore points present in the system.



    Refer to the steps from the link below on Disk cleanup in Windows 10 and check if it helps:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/disk-cleanup-in-windows-10



    If the issue persists, is suggest you to close all the system windows which is kept open on the desktop and check if the Disk cleanup method works.



    Write to us with the answers to the above questions and the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Aug 20, 2022
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