Windows 10: How do I make Clean Disk function work to remove Windows update files?

Discus and support How do I make Clean Disk function work to remove Windows update files? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I want to free up space on the laptop harddrive. The system indicates there are 5.8 gb that could be deleted. However the system doesn't delete them.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by CharlesCarney1, Jan 12, 2022.

  1. CHARLESCARNEY1
    CharlesCarney1 Win User

    How do I make Clean Disk function work to remove Windows update files?


    I want to free up space on the laptop harddrive. The system indicates there are 5.8 gb that could be deleted. However the system doesn't delete them. What am I doing incorrectly?

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    CharlesCarney1, Jan 12, 2022
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  2. STATIC~CHARGE
    Static~Charge Win User

    Disk bloat in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

    Is it my imagination, or does the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update consume an additional 20-30GB of disk space over the previous Creators Update release? Unfortunately, I didn't log my disk usage before the upgrade, but now my C: drive has 56GB of stuff, and I know it wasn't anywhere near that full before. I've run "Disk Cleanup -> Clean up system files" and selected everything on the list, including remove previous version of Windows. I also emptied my Recycle Bin, my Temp folder, \Windows\Temp folder, and \Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder. Finally, I ran Wise Disk Cleaner to delete assorted application garbage.

    Has anyone else noticed the bloat in Fall Creators Update?
     
    Static~Charge, Jan 12, 2022
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  3. GEOTSO
    geotso Win User
    Can't safely remove external disk

    In reference to the steps of your suggestions:

    • The issue is specific to the particular disk and it started after I've used the disk to save the System image backup (created with the Control Panel > File History tool).
    • I didn't disable any windows Service. I'm just wondering if there is any to disable.
    • Safe boot with networking, or clean boot doesn't resolve the issue.

    Thank you.
     
    geotso, Jan 12, 2022
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    How do I make Clean Disk function work to remove Windows update files?

    95Viper, Jan 12, 2022
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