Is the data amount that comes up with Disk Cleanup/System files under Windows update files meaningless?

Thank you for the quick response. I ran "Storage sense" and free space doubled to around 4GB which is very OK for this device; I note that LCU records about the same as earlier. This device doesn't have a "restore point" so if it's running OK a few days after an update would deleting the LC seem like a fairly safe step? Sometimes with the paging file in use available data has shrunk to <1GB so even a few hundred extra MB is welcome. There appears little scope for further reductions elsewhere although I haven't compressed the C drive as the device is already rather slow; I presume that would release a few hundred MB's.

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Don

Windows sizing may report numbers that do not represent accurate sizing.

For example when viewing disk management EFI and recovery partitions it may display 100% free when the partitions have data.

When needing increased drive free space these are some options:

a) Check options for increased drive size:

Crucial System Scanner | Memory Upgrade Scanner | Crucial | Crucial.com

b) Consider backing up files > perform a clean install to have the leanest installation > restore files

Clean Install Windows 10 | Tutorials (tenforums.com)

c) Move files to another disk drive

d) Delete partitions as needed

e) Free up space:

Free Up Drive Space in Windows 10 | Tutorials (tenforums.com)

Free up drive space in Windows - Microsoft Support

Hi Des.ca, my name is John D. an independent advisor happy to help you with this.

Firstly, the amount of space that Disk Cleanup/System files identifies as Windows update files is not meaningless, but it's important to note that you may not always gain the full amount of space indicated by deleting these files. Some of the files may be necessary for your system to function properly, while others may be needed for future updates or system restoration.

Regarding the LCU (Latest Cumulative Update) files, it's generally not recommended to delete them unless you have a specific reason to do so. Doing so could potentially cause issues if you need to restore your system to a previous state.

If you're running low on space, you may want to consider moving files to an external hard drive or upgrading your system's storage capacity. This could be a good long-term solution for your space issues.

I hope that this advice helps you.

Best regards,

John D.

Independent Advisor

Thank you for the response. I ran "Storage sense" and free space doubled to around 4GB which is very OK for this device; I noted that LCU records about the same as earlier. This device doesn't have a "restore point" as it's running OK a week after the update would deleting the LC seem like a fairly safe step? Sometimes with the paging file in use available data has shrunk to <1GB so even a few hundred extra MB is welcome. There appears little scope for further reductions elsewhere although I haven't compressed the C drive as the device is already slow.

Thank you for the quick response. I ran "Storage sense" and free space doubled to around 4GB which is very OK for this device; I note that LCU records about the same as earlier. This device doesn't have a "restore point" so if it's running OK a few days after an update would deleting the LC seem like a fairly safe step? Sometimes with the paging file in use available data has shrunk to <1GB so even a few hundred extra MB is welcome. There appears little scope for further reductions elsewhere although I haven't compressed the C drive as the device is already rather slow; I presume that would release a few hundred MB's.