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Windows update cleanup

Anonymous
2023-08-30T21:41:21+00:00

I ran both cleanmgr.exe as admin and ran storage temporary files, but did not see Windows update cleanup offered as usual. This was after several updates from WIndows and on 08-30-2023. Is it still available after certain updates only or have they removed it?

Also if removed, and when a major update creates the windows.old folder, how would you clean that up to include stray registry keys?

Windows 11 Pro 22H2 with latest updates Thanks.

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Igor Leyko 111K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2023-08-30T23:30:46+00:00

Hi,

My name is Igor, it's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you.

Please try

Cleanmgr /sageset:65535 & /sagerun:65535

command.

There is no need to clean registry keys, moreover, this may be harmful. See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/256325...

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-31T00:49:48+00:00

    I am not talking about a Registry Cleaner I am talking about the standard Windows update cleanup, which is normally included as a choice in cleanmgr.exe.

    I will try that line above.

    Edit:

    Thanks.

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