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Disk Cleanup - Open and Use
How to Open and Use Disk Cleanup in Windows 7 and Windows 8
Published by Brink
07 Dec 2008
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How to Open and Use Disk Cleanup in Windows 7 and Windows 8
 Information
You can use Disk Cleanup to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can help your PC run faster. It can delete temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove a variety of other items that you might no longer need.
This tutorial will show you how to open and use Disk Cleanup in Windows 7 and Windows 8.
 Note
The Disk Cleanup exe file is located at C:\Windows\System32\cleanmgr.exe.
 Warning
Checking the Hibernation File Cleaner option to be deleted will also disable hibernate.
Here's How:1. Press the Windows+R keys to open the Run dialog, type cleanmgr, and press Enter.
2. Select the drive that you want to use Disk Cleanup on, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: You will not see this window unless you have more than one drive or partition on your computer.
3. You will now see this screenshot below for a moment. Afterwards, do step 4, 5, 6, or 7 below for what you would like to delete using Disk Cleanup.
4. To Delete Unnecessary Non-System Files A) Check the type of files box that you want to delete, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
B) Click/tap on the Delete Files button. (see screenshot below)
C) The files will be deleted and Disk Cleanup will close.
5. To Delete Unnecessary System FilesA) Click/tap on the Clean up system files button. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: If you just did a upgrade install or repair install recently, then you will also see the Files discarded by Windows upgrade option. This would be for the C:\$INPLACE.~TR and C:\$WINDOWS.~Q folders. If you just did a custom install recently, then you will also see the Previous Windows installations option. This would be for the C:\Windows.old folder.
B) If prompted by UAC, then click/tap on Yes.
C) Repeat steps 2 to 4.
6. To Open Programs and Features
NOTE: This will open the Programs and Features window where you can uninstall programs. Normally you could also do this by opening Programs and Features in the Control Panel.A) Click/tap on the Clean up system files button, and repeat steps 2 and 3. (see screenshot below step 5A)
B) If prompted by UAC, then click/tap on Yes.
C) Click/tap on the More Options tab. (see screenshot below)
D) Click/tap on the Clean up button under the top Programs and Features section. (see screenshot above)
E) Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below step 6C)
F) In Programs and Features, select any program that you want uninstall.
7. To Delete All but the Most Recent System Restore Point
NOTE: In Windows 7, this will also include deleting shadow copies (Previous Versions) that were created with the deleted restore point.A) Click/tap on the Clean up system files button, and repeat steps 2 and 3. (see screenshot below step 5A)
B) If prompted by UAC, then click/tap on Yes.
C) Click/tap on the More Options tab. (see screenshot below step 6C)
D) Click/tap on the Clean up button under the bottom System Restore and Shadow Copies section. (see screenshot below step 6C)
E) Click/tap on the Delete button to confirm the deletion. (see screenshot below)
F) Click/tap on OK. (See screenshot below step 6C)
G) Click/tap on the Delete Files button. (see screenshot below)
H) The files will be deleted and Disk Cleanup will close.
That's it,
Shawn
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01 Nov 2009
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#1
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wow 1,5 GB was cleaned up 
Ty very much
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My System Specs |
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OS Windows 7 Ultimate X64 NL
CPU AMD PhenomII X4 940 Processor, 3000 MHz, 4 core('s)
Motherboard BIOSTAR TA790GX3 A2+
Memory Kingston HyperX DDR2 4 GB
Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 1GB
Sound Card None, onboard
Monitor(s) Displays IIYama ProLite E1900WS
Screen Resolution 1440 x 900
Hard Drives WD sata 320 GB, WD sata 250 GB and WD sata 150 GB
Internet Speed 20 Mb
03 Nov 2009
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#2
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My system does not show Clean Up System Files Button
In step number 6, my computer does not show the Clean Up System Files button. I even ran it as Administrator and it still did not show that button.
Any suggestions here?
Angi
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My System Specs |
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System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell Inspiron 530
OS Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU *see other info below
Memory 3070MB RAM
Sound Card Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Monitor(s) Displays Dell E228WFP
Hard Drives WDC WD5000AAKS-75A7B2 ATA Device
Other Info OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium , 32 bit
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz, x64 Family 6 Model
15 Stepping 11
Processor Count: 4
RAM: 3061 Mb
Graphics Card: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family, 256 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 476929 MB, Free - 379476 MB; I: Total - 476937 MB,
Free - 296125 MB;
Motherboard: Dell Inc., 0FM586, , ..CN736048B8
03 Nov 2009
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#3
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Hello Angi, and welcome to Seven Forums.
Using "Run as administrator" would be why the Clean up system files button is not there since Disk Cleanup is running elevated. Run Disk Cleanup normally without "Run as administrator" to have it back since it not running elevated. After you click on the Clean up system files button, it will be gone afterwards as well. Clicking on the Clean up system files button is the same as using "Run as administrator" on Disk Cleanup.
Hope this helps,
Shawn
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My System Specs |
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom
OS 64-bit Windows 10 Pro
CPU Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard ASUS Maximus X Code Z370
Memory 16 GB (8GBx2) G.SKILL TridentZ DDR4 3200 MHz
Graphics Card ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays 3 x 27" Asus VE278Q
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Logitech wireless K800
Mouse Logitech MX Master
PSU Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case Corsair Air 740
Cooling Corsair Hydro H115i
Hard Drives 250GB Samsung 960 EVO M.2
256GB OCZ Vector
6TB WD Black WD6001FZWX
Internet Speed 300 Mb/s Download and 30 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser Google Chrome
Other Info Logitech Z625 speaker system
* Creative F200 webcam
* Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
* Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
* Linksys EA9500 Router
* Arris SB6190 Cable Modem
* APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL
13 Nov 2009
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#4
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setup logfiles?
@ Brink: hey man i been your fan since the early days of vista, I just have a quick concern about the setup logfiles on disk cleanup are they safe to delete or is recommended to leave em un check?
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My System Specs |
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13 Nov 2009
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#5
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Hello Pcfan, thank you and welcome to Seven Forums.
Yes, they are safe to delete since they are just log files of how the installation went.
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My System Specs |
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom
OS 64-bit Windows 10 Pro
CPU Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard ASUS Maximus X Code Z370
Memory 16 GB (8GBx2) G.SKILL TridentZ DDR4 3200 MHz
Graphics Card ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays 3 x 27" Asus VE278Q
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Logitech wireless K800
Mouse Logitech MX Master
PSU Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case Corsair Air 740
Cooling Corsair Hydro H115i
Hard Drives 250GB Samsung 960 EVO M.2
256GB OCZ Vector
6TB WD Black WD6001FZWX
Internet Speed 300 Mb/s Download and 30 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser Google Chrome
Other Info Logitech Z625 speaker system
* Creative F200 webcam
* Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
* Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
* Linksys EA9500 Router
* Arris SB6190 Cable Modem
* APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL
13 Nov 2009
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#7
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You're welcome PCfan.
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My System Specs |
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom
OS 64-bit Windows 10 Pro
CPU Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard ASUS Maximus X Code Z370
Memory 16 GB (8GBx2) G.SKILL TridentZ DDR4 3200 MHz
Graphics Card ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays 3 x 27" Asus VE278Q
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Logitech wireless K800
Mouse Logitech MX Master
PSU Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case Corsair Air 740
Cooling Corsair Hydro H115i
Hard Drives 250GB Samsung 960 EVO M.2
256GB OCZ Vector
6TB WD Black WD6001FZWX
Internet Speed 300 Mb/s Download and 30 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser Google Chrome
Other Info Logitech Z625 speaker system
* Creative F200 webcam
* Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
* Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
* Linksys EA9500 Router
* Arris SB6190 Cable Modem
* APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL
22 Nov 2009
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#8
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This is Awsome, The first time I know about this tool.
deleted the windows.old without any problem
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My System Specs |
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System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satelitte P205 - S8810
OS Windows 7 - Ultimate
CPU Intel core 2 Duo 1.66GHz
Memory 2GB
Sound Card HD Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays 1440 * 900
Hard Drives 251GB
Internet Speed Don't ask :P
22 Nov 2009
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#9
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You're welcome Iceman.
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My System Specs |
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Computer type PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom
OS 64-bit Windows 10 Pro
CPU Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard ASUS Maximus X Code Z370
Memory 16 GB (8GBx2) G.SKILL TridentZ DDR4 3200 MHz
Graphics Card ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays 3 x 27" Asus VE278Q
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Logitech wireless K800
Mouse Logitech MX Master
PSU Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case Corsair Air 740
Cooling Corsair Hydro H115i
Hard Drives 250GB Samsung 960 EVO M.2
256GB OCZ Vector
6TB WD Black WD6001FZWX
Internet Speed 300 Mb/s Download and 30 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser Google Chrome
Other Info Logitech Z625 speaker system
* Creative F200 webcam
* Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
* Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
* Linksys EA9500 Router
* Arris SB6190 Cable Modem
* APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL
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