cleanmgr /autoclean /d C: For deeper control, combine with standard commands:
del /q /f /s "%TEMP%\*" del /q /f /s "C:\Windows\Temp\*" vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet Save as cleanup.bat and run as Admin: disk cleanup command line
cleanmgr /d D: If the drive is critically low on space, you can force a more aggressive cleanup: cleanmgr /autoclean /d C: For deeper control, combine
cleanmgr /verylowdisk To delete temporary files, recycle bin, and other non-essential items silently: That setting is then reused by /sagerun:1
Here’s a structured content piece for , suitable for a blog post, help article, or tech tutorial. Title: How to Run Disk Cleanup from the Command Line (Windows) Introduction While most users know the graphical Disk Cleanup tool ( cleanmgr.exe ), running it from the command line offers more control, automation potential, and the ability to clean system files without clicking through dialogs. Basic Command Open Command Prompt as Administrator , then type:
cleanmgr /sagerun:1 You must first run cleanmgr /sageset:1 to configure which file types to delete. That setting is then reused by /sagerun:1 . Target a Specific Drive To analyze or clean a specific drive (e.g., D:):
cleanmgr This launches the standard Disk Cleanup GUI. To clean up the drive without any user interaction (auto-select default file types):