What is Windows Update Cleanup Windows 10?

Is It Safe to Delete Everything in Windows' Disk Cleanup?

Windows Update Cleanup: When you install updates from Windows Update, Windows keeps older versions of the system files around. This allows you to uninstall the updates later. However, if you dont plan on ever uninstalling any Windows updates, this is a waste of space.

Disk Cleanup Wizard Addon Lets Users Delete Outdated ...

The Windows Update Cleanup option is available only when the Disk Cleanup wizard detects Windows updates that you do not need on the computer. To let you roll back to previous updates, updates are stored in the WinSxS store even after they are superseded by later updates.

How to Delete Old Windows Update Files

Open the Start menu , type Control Panel, and press Enter.
Go to Administrative Tools.
Doubleclick on Disk Cleanup.
Select Clean up system files.
Mark the checkbox next to Windows Update Cleanup.
If available, you can also mark the checkbox next to Previous Windows installations.

Is it OK to Delete Windows Update Cleanup?

For the most part, the items in Disk Cleanup are safe to delete. But, if your computer isnt running properly, deleting some of these things may prevent you from uninstalling updates, rolling back your operating system , or just troubleshooting a problem, so theyre handy to keep around if you have the space.

How Long does it Take to Clean Windows Update Cleanup?

it gets very very slow down at step:Windows Update Cleanup. It will take about 1 and half hours to finish.