Windows Update Cleanup missing/ sagerun:10 not working

[seasoned vet]

i checked to make sure my PC was fully updated -- it was
double checked to see if KB2852386 was installed -- it was

still no Windows Update Cleanup option

i uninstalled KB2852386
rebooted
reinstalled it
rebooted
still nothing

i read countless threads on using cleanmgr.exe sageset:10 to enable the checkbox
box checked, i hit ok
but when i try cleanmgr.exe sagerun:10 i get the scanning dialog box, but once its done scanning it disappears.

created an event in event manager
same thing, i get a scanning dialog box but no option to delete anything

ive also read that if you dont have any updates to delete then the option wont show up
but my winsxs folder is at 13.5gb right now


any and all help would be greatly appreciated

 

[UsernameIssues]

Please start Disk Cleanup via the Start menu and run as admin...
...then post a screenshot of your options:

 

[AddRAM]

Windows update cleanup doesn`t necessarily show up everytime you run Disk Cleanup.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2852386

Seems kinda silly to say it removes updates we no longer need, why would we not need an update anymore ?

 

[seasoned vet]

 

[seasoned vet]

Windows update cleanup doesn`t necessarily show up everytime you run Disk Cleanup.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2852386

Seems kinda silly to say it removes updates we no longer need, why would we not need an update anymore ?

yeah, its the 13.5GB winsxs folder thats bugging me

 

[UsernameIssues]

It looks like it is working. What are you expecting to see?

13.5GB for winsxs is not too large. It is also probably not the real size if you checked using Windows (file) Explorer.

 

[seasoned vet]

It looks like it is working. What are you expecting to see?

13.5GB for winsxs is not too large. It is also probably not the real size if you checked using Windows (file) Explorer.

ok

every article ive read made it sound like anything over 2GB was massive

i dont 'need' the space but i like to keep my os tidy and bloat free as possible....if possible

 

[UsernameIssues]

On a fresh install, Explorer sees about 11GB after cleanup.

Perhaps the articles were talking about the real size vs. what Explorer shows.

There are hard links in the winsxs folder:
WinSxS Disk Space Usage: It?s Not What You Think (David's Blog)

 

[seasoned vet]

On a fresh install Explorer sees about 11GB after cleanup.

Perhaps the articles were talking about the real size vs. what Explorer shows.

There are hard links in the winsxs folder:
WinSxS Disk Space Usage: It?s Not What You Think (David's Blog)

ahh ok

i appreciate that, thanks

 

[AddRAM]

What is this folder anyway ? (Rhetorical)

How to Reduce the Size of Your WinSXS Folder on Windows 7 or 8

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn251565.aspx

 

[NoelDP]

My winsxs is currently showing ~25GB in Windows Explorer - it's never had the cleanup tool run on it, because I need the files and data I'd lose if I did run it

Disk Cleanup advises me that I'd free up 8.92GB if I used WU Cleanup - and another 920MB by removing the SP1 Backup files.

Not gonna happen!

 

[ThrashZone]

Yep windows update cleanup has been buggy for the last year I believe and will produce repeat updates
Not many if I recall I use it on every clean install without any major issues occurring,
The minor issue is reinstalling a few updates = no big deal

 

[Callender]

Also do you get to choose cleanup settings if you use this command from the Start> Run dialog box?

C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sageset:1

(Replace 1 with any number)

Then try running disk cleanup using:

C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sagerun:1

Replace 1 with the same number used for sageset.

If those don't work try:

RUNAS C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sageset:1

RUNAS C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sagerun:1

 

[Layback Bear]

I see the winsxs full moon is out again.

The way I treat winsxs is so very simple it hurts.
I just leave it alone.
You may be able to save a few MB of space but why take the chance.
winsxs hurts nothing and could come a time where it can be very helpful.

 

[Pauly]

^^^ agreed

if it aint broke .......

 

[seasoned vet]

Also do you get to choose cleanup settings if you use this command from the Start> Run dialog box?

C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sageset:1

(Replace 1 with any number)

yes.
this works but only as cleanmgr.exe sageset:1

the full line of: C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sageset:1
produces no results

Then try running disk cleanup using:

C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sagerun:1

Replace 1 with the same number used for sageset.

this is the same as above

however cleanmgr.exe sagerun:1

will pull up the scanning status bar, ill see it search through the files.
then once it gets done the actual cleaning option/window never pops up

If those don't work try:

RUNAS C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sageset:1

RUNAS C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sagerun:1

i just tried both of these
the only thing it did was pull up a DOS screen for 1/2 a second then disappear

 

[Callender]

Okay ignore RUNAS command lines. It doesn't work for me either. The advice form other members to leave WINSXS alone is good advice as incorrect cleanup could leave you unable to remove some programs or updates.

So C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sageset:1 should work to set options.

RUNAS C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe sagerun:1 should run the cleanup automatically according to setting in sageset:1 with no options available when running the cleanup.

You can also try right clicking on %windir%\system32\cleanmgr.exe and run as administrator.

You should also check that you have the following update installed:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/2852386

You may also refer to the tutorial here that suggests a different command line:

How to Use Extended Disk Cleanup in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8

Personally I run extended disk cleanup using software to launch favorite commands but I mention that for information purposes only.

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