Protects You from Cyber Burglars – Yeah, this one is quite a surprise, isn't it? The tenacity and deviousness of cybercriminals know no bounds. Disk Cleanup easily gets rid of these redundant files.ģ.
Even though these files are harmless, they could still mess up how the just-installed update functions. Say you uninstall VLC media player to make room for the newest version of the app the uninstalled version still leaves some files. Makes Sure Your New Apps Don't Suffer Hiccups – Be wary of old files because they can interfere with any new applications you install to supplant them. It will also prevent you from storing more files in it.Ģ. Keeps Your Hard Disk from Becoming Obese – Any hard disk that is clogged up by redundant files will fail to perform properly. Knowing all that is fine and good but what does the tool do? In a nutshell, it gets rid of cache, temporary and log files dumped by your operating system and the programs installed on it. The tool is so convenient and effective it has thus far been included in all of Microsoft Windows' operating systems starting from Windows XP to Windows 10. The simple truth is, you don't know half of what Dis Cleanup is capable of, but that's the whole point of this guide, isn't it? You likely see Disk Cleanup anytime you turn on your PC and start using it, but just like many of the other tools and features of your Windows, you're unaware of its full functionality. Part 4: Answers to Common Disk Cleanup Questionsĭisk Cleanup is a native tool of Microsoft's Windows operating system.
Part 3: How to Troubleshoot Disk Cleanup.Part 2: How to Run Disk Cleanup in Windows 10.