I cannot open disk clean up in Admin Mode and when I click on Clean up system files nothing happens

Question

I've tried everything. this all started when a user on her said to re-install windows 10. and while it feels better I cant disk clean up system files aka the windows updates and I cant open it in admin mode. so now I have another problem.

Answer 1

Hello Christopher, sorry about your problems. My name is Marco and I will do my best to help you.

Try the another way to run Disk Cleanup is by using Command Prompt or PowerShell as admin. You can open Command Prompt or PowerShell and type "cleanmgr" to run Disk Cleanup.

Here are different methods at the following link: https://www.isumsoft.com/computer/how-to-access...

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Answer 2

Hello Christopher, sorry about your problems. My name is Marco and I will do my best to help you.

Try the another way to run Disk Cleanup is by using Command Prompt or PowerShell as admin. You can open Command Prompt or PowerShell and type "cleanmgr" to run Disk Cleanup.
Here are different methods at the following link: https://www.isumsoft.com/computer/how-to-access...

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Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

im sorry but this doesnt help my issue when i try to clean out the system files like windows update files

Answer 3

You can use the Windows Update Cleanup tool in the Settings menu. This tool will remove temporary files related to Windows updates and delivery optimization. To use this tool, go to Settings > System > Storage and select Temporary files. Then, select the Windows Update Cleanup and Delivery Optimization Files checkboxes and click Remove files.

Be careful not to check the Download folder if you have important files in it.

Answer 4

You can use the Windows Update Cleanup tool in the Settings menu. This tool will remove temporary files related to Windows updates and delivery optimization. To use this tool, go to Settings > System > Storage and select Temporary files. Then, select the Windows Update Cleanup and Delivery Optimization Files checkboxes and click Remove files.

Be careful not to check the Download folder if you have important files in it.

but why cant I the check files of disk clean up anymore but I could before I re-installed windows 10?

Answer 5

You probably haven't given yourself admin privileges.

Here's how to do it: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cre...