Unfortunately, this useful tool may sometimes stop working or throw all kinds of errors on the screen.
If youre experiencing similar issues, follow the troubleshooting steps below to fix the problem.
Why Is Disk Cleanup Not Working?
Corrupted temporary files often break Disk Cleanup.
Malicious code installed on your machine can also block the utility.
Additionally, third-party utilities running on your gear can interfere with Disk Cleanup.
Equally important, check that to use an admin account when running Disk Cleanup.
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How Do I Fix Disk Cleanup?
Use your default antivirus and run an in-depth system scan.
If you useWindows Security, go toVirus and Threat Protection.
Click onScan options, and selectFull scan.
This method should help you fix any software compatibility issues that might be blocking Disk Cleanup.
For example, you’ve got the option to use Storage Sense to free up more storage space.
Additionally, run an in-depth antivirus scan and manually delete all the temporary files from the Temp folder.
