Solved Windows update cleanup

bulajap

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Is it safe to use the Windows 7 Windows update cleanup ?

It shows that I have over 5 GB of space that could be cleaned up. I can't remember where I read it but someone said it could take around an hour to clean up.

Just wondering if it is a safe thing to do.

thank you
 

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OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I have used it.. but had no where near that much data to be cleaned .. Look at what it finds to clean up as that seems like alot but may in fact be useless data not needed .
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell optiplex 740
OS
Win 7 Home Premium SP1 32 bit
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000B
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0YP696 (Socket M2 )
Memory
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 370MHz (6-6-6-18)
Graphics Card(s)
Acer E181H (1366x768@60Hz) 64MB GeForce 6150 LE (Dell)
Sound Card
SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer E181H (1366x768@60Hz) 64MB GeForce 6150 LE (Dell)
Hard Drives
699GB Seagate ST375064 0NS SCSI Disk Device (ATA)
Case
Mini tower
Internet Speed
Ping 36 ms, Download 57.71 mbps , Upload 11.79mbps
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Free Avast. Pro paid Mbam , Free Sas
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Palemoon .
The first time I ran it, Windows Cleanup took only a few minutes as I recall and cleaned over 12GB on a SSD. I suspect it would depend on your hardware. (CPU, C: drive type) If it takes an hour, something is wrong. Run SFC /scannow (or /verifyonly) from an elevated command prompt before running cleanup just to make sure your system files are not corrupt.

Tutorial: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built 2/11/2011
OS
Windows 7 Pro-x64
CPU
i7-2600 3.4GHz - 3.8GHz Turbo
Motherboard
Intel DH67BL-B3
Memory
8Gb - 2x4GB, Muskin 991770 PC3-1333
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel HD 2000
Sound Card
Integrated Intel 10.1 HD, RealTek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus LCD VH222H, Haier HL24XSL2a
Screen Resolution
1920x1080, 1920x1080
Hard Drives
Crucial SSD C300-128Gb,
Western Digital WD5002AALX - 500Gb,
Western Digital WD7501AALS - 750Gb
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Seasonic 650W 80+ Gold Modular
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Rosewill Defender
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Stock CPU, Four 120mm case fans, PCH fan added
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Logitech EX100 Y-RBH94 Wireless
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Logitech EX100 M-RCE95 Wireless
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3.0/1.5 Mbs
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Microsoft Security Essentials
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
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Cyber Accoustics-3602 Speakers,
AFT XM-5U Card Reader,
Hauppauge TV-HVR-2250,
Sony LX300 USB Turntable

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
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2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
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2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Windows 7 update cleanup

thanks everyone!

I appreciate your help..
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Glad we could help. :)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
Internet Speed
2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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