Windows 10: Why can't I delete windows update clean up

Discus and support Why can't I delete windows update clean up in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Its using up 55 mb of storage (temporary files, that im unable to delete. please help soon. Would resetting the pc again help this or not? I want to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Shulk-Narukami, Mar 26, 2021.

  1. Why can't I delete windows update clean up


    Its using up 55 mb of storage (temporary files, that im unable to delete. please help soon.

    Would resetting the pc again help this or not? I want to know what is "Windows clean up"

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    /u/Shulk-Narukami, Mar 26, 2021
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  2. 95Viper Win User

    Why don't the old versions of software get deleted when updating?

    Most of the Microsoft ones are looked at as updates.
    The Java ones... you have to delete the versions you don't want.

    There are ways to clean up the listing... manually or by some software.

    EDIT: Some is poorly written software that does not clean up after itself, too.
     
    95Viper, Mar 26, 2021
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  3. Clean Install Workaround for Vista

    You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:
    • Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
    • When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
    • Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
    • When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
    • This time enter your product key
    • When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
    • Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it
    Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

    Source: DailyTech
     
    Jimmy 2004, Mar 26, 2021
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  4. Why can't I delete windows update clean up

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Mar 26, 2021
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