what does it mean downloaded files in disk cleanup.

Hi Mohd

Yes, that new addition to the Disk Cleanup process is ticked by default and will delete everything inside your Downloads folder.

This is a new feature in version 1809 of Windows 10 and a lot of users have lost a lot of files due to this . . .

The Downloads folder is not suitable for long term storage, it is meant as a temporary location and when a file has been downloaded, it is meant to be moved to another folder for more permanent storage

Microsoft have never enforced this, but seem to be doing that now and some recent updates have automatically cleared out the downloads folder

You should also check to see if Storage Sense is turned on, it will also delete the contents of your Downloads folder - Go to Settings - Storage - 'Change how we clear up space . .. '

Hi Mohd. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP here to help you.

Yes, it's a new addition that clears your User Downloads folder. So beware!

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you'll wait to rate whether my post helped you, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

Hi Mohd,
I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

It would clear all the downloads downloaded through your browser aka the download folder.
Hope that helps.

It means that the files in this folder will be erased:

C:\Users\your user account\Downloads