Disk Cleanup
The latest Disk Cleanup coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
WinSxS Cleanup Guide: How to Safely Reclaim Disk Space in Windows 11/10
The Windows Side-by-Side (WinSxS) folder is one of the most misunderstood components of modern Windows operating systems, often blamed for consuming excessive disk space on C: drives. When users open...
Storage Sense in Windows 11: The Ultimate Guide to Built-in Disk Cleanup
Microsoft's Storage Sense has quietly evolved from a simple cleanup utility into a sophisticated, automated storage management system that's become essential for modern Windows users. While many...
How to Safely Clean Windows Installer Folder Without Breaking Apps
The C:\Windows\Installer folder is one of Windows' most misunderstood system directories, quietly accumulating gigabytes of installation files over years that many users fear to touch. This hidden...
Microsoft PC Manager Review: Free Windows Cleanup Tool vs Third-Party Alternatives
Microsoft has quietly introduced a potentially game-changing utility for Windows users: PC Manager, a free, native Windows maintenance tool that challenges established third-party cleaners like...
Boost Windows 11 Speed by Cleaning Caches Safely with Native Tools
If your Windows 11 PC has started to lag, freezing up during routine tasks or taking forever to boot, the first and safest place to look is the pile of temporary files and caches Windows accumulates...
How to Clear Delivery Optimization Cache and Reclaim 20GB+ in Windows 10/11
Windows users are discovering a hidden storage hog that can consume 20GB or more of valuable disk space: the Delivery Optimization cache. This feature, designed to speed up Windows updates and app...
Windows 11 Cache Cleanup Guide: Boost Boot Speed & Performance
Windows 11's performance can degrade over time as temporary files, cache data, and system clutter accumulate, leading to slower boot times, application lag, and overall system sluggishness. Unlike...
Windows 11 Performance Optimization: Reversible Tweaks for a Faster PC
Windows 11 can feel buttery-smooth or agonizingly sluggish depending on a handful of settings and simple maintenance tasks — the good news is that most of the performance gains you'll notice are...
Windows warns against third-party registry cleaners as built-in automation tools mature
Windows maintenance has evolved dramatically in recent years, shifting from manual rituals to intelligent automation. The days of weekly registry cleaning, manual disk defragmentation, and obsessive...
Windows 11 Storage Sense: Complete Guide to Auto Cleanup & OneDrive Optimization
Storage Sense represents Microsoft's evolution of traditional disk cleanup utilities into an intelligent, automated storage management system for Windows 11. This built-in feature operates quietly in...
Speed Up Windows 11: Complete Cache Cleanup Guide Without Third-Party Tools
If your Windows 11 PC feels sluggish and your desktop resembles digital clutter, a focused cache and temporary files cleanup can deliver measurable performance improvements—and you don't need any...
Desktop Cleanup Can Boost Windows 11 Performance by Up to 30%
If your Windows 11 PC is feeling sluggish, cluttered, or slow to boot, a focused cache and temporary-files cleanup can deliver a surprisingly large performance uplift. Many users don't realize how...