Windows 10: Microsoft confirms Disk Cleanup tool deprecation in Windows 10

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    Microsoft confirms Disk Cleanup tool deprecation in Windows 10


    Microsoft announced plans to deprecate the classic Disk Cleanup tool in Windows 10 on the official Windows and Windows Server storage blog.

    When Microsoft released Windows 10 it made its intentions clear that it wanted to move away from classic tools such as the Control Panel. No one imagined that it would take the company that long to do so.

    Only some Control Panel applets and tools have been migrated so far to the Settings application or were published as UWP applications; Windows users and administrators still juggle between the Settings app and the Control Panel, and while Microsoft makes it harder with every release to access the Control Panel, it looks as if it will be remain a part of Windows 10 for a long time.

    A new build of Windows 10 version 1809 showcased new Storage Sense functionality in April 2018. Basically, what Microsoft did back then was to copy functionality provided by the classic Disk Cleanup toll (cleanmgr.exe) to a new "Free up Space now " section in the Settings app.

    Windows 10 users can access it by launching the Settings app on the device with the shortcut Windows-I, and by selecting System > Storage > Free Up Space Now". The feature was integrated in Windows 10 version 1803, the April 2018 Update.

    While Disk Cleanup is still available in Windows 10 version 1809, it is only a matter of time before the tool is removed from default Windows 10 installations.

    Storage Sense improvements


    Microsoft confirms Disk Cleanup tool deprecation in Windows 10 storage-sense-windows-10-version-1809.png

    Storage Sense, a feature to remove old and unused files automatically when enabled, supports new functionality in Windows 10 version 1809 to automate processes further.

    Storage Sense is turned off by default. It can be enabled under Settings > Storage, and configured with a click on "Change how we free up space automatically" on the same page.

    We reviewed the initial functionality of Storage Sense when it launched in Windows 10 version 1803. Back then, it was limited to deleting temporary files, unused files in the download folder or the Recycle Bin.

    Functionality of Storage Sense is improved in Windows 10 version 1809:

    • Run Storage Sense once per day, week, or month, or whenever disk space gets low.
    • Set a minimum age for temporary files and files in the download folder that you want Storage Sense to remove automatically (between never and 60 days).
    • Make content in the OneDrive folder "online-only" to free up disk space.

    If you enable Storage Sense to run on the device automatically, it will process files automatically and based on your rules. It will clean up the following file and data types automatically when enabled:

    • Temporary Internet cache, system, and system cache files.
    • Device Driver packages.
    • Temporary Setup files.
    • Old indexed content.
    • Old Windows Update temporary files.
    • Dump files.
    • Dated system log files.

    If you enable the clean up of the Downloads folder or OneDrive, these are processed as well based on the configuration in the Settings app.

    Closing Words


    The classic Disk Cleanup tool was never the best tool for the job but it was built-in and easy to use.

    Third-party solutions like CCleaner support its functionality and more, and while that meant that you had to install or run a third-party app on a device, it was often the better choice for users.

    The removal of the Disk Cleanup tool will certainly be disruptive even though its functionality has been replicated in the Settings app. The option to clean up space automatically may appeal to users as the classic Disk Cleanup tool came without integrated options to run it regularly on the system.

    Now You: Do you use Disk Cleanup?

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    GHacks, Nov 8, 2018
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  2. 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, Nov 8, 2018
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    No its built into Windows, just open disk cleanup and select 'Clean up system Files' button on the bottom left- now you'll see previous installs of Windows listed under list of cleanable items. My old install is a whopping 25GB of my 256GB SSD.
     
    theonedub, Nov 8, 2018
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  4. Microsoft confirms Disk Cleanup tool deprecation in Windows 10

    Microsoft is downloading Windows 10 to your machine 'just in case'

    There is a bright side for those worried about their disk space, though. Microsoft told The Reg that it is possible to remove the Windows 10 update files using the Disk Cleanup utility.
     
    dorsetknob, Nov 8, 2018
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