Many users are facing the issue of reduced storage space in their C:\ and it is hampering system performance and speed. This PowerShell script will help you to deleted unnecessary/ unwanted files and folders from the system
Syntax
Function Start-Cleanup {
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.SYNOPSIS
Automate cleaning up a C:\ drive with low disk space
.DESCRIPTION
Cleans the C: drive’s Window Temperary files, Windows SoftwareDistribution folder,
the local users Temperary folder, IIS logs(if applicable) and empties the recycling bin.
All deleted files will go into a log transcript in $env:TEMP. By default this
script leaves files that are newer than 7 days old however this variable can be edited.
.EXAMPLE
PS C:\> .\Start-Cleanup.ps1
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| Purpose: | This script will help your free up space in your C-drive. It will delete Windows temp files, Software Distribution folder, users’ temp folder, IIS logs and empty the recycle bin folder. Logs will be saved to the path defined in the script |
| Modification: | - |
| Type: | PowerShell Script (ps1) |
| Compatibility: | Windows |
| Tags: | Temporary files, Software Distribution folder, IIS logs (if applicable), Recycle Bin |
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