Windows 10 Disk Cleanup - warning

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Simply You have selected from disk option "Compress this drive to save disk space".

 

It's not there in build 18334.1.

 

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I have never seen that option, interesting. I'm on 17134.523 aswell.

 

Run this as admin to show all available options

Code:

cleanmgr /sageset:1809

click cancel if you just want to view them

 

Not sure, but possibly play with the following commands (I run #2) to make sure that option never shows up? I've never seen it and do not have it now.

1. check it: compact /compactos:query
2. disable it: compact /compactos:never
3. enable it: compact /compactos:always

Result reads like so if disabled:

Code:

C:\Windows\system32>compact /compactos:query
The system is not in the Compact state.  It will remain in this state unless an
administrator changes it.

 

I use reg commands to pre-select, what I want, so I avoided that by shier luck, since my most important files are in Downloads folder. Darn MS.

Spoiler

Code:

reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Active Setup Temp Folders" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\BranchCache" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Content Indexer Cleaner" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\D3D Shader Cache" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Delivery Optimization Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Device Driver Packages" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Diagnostic Data Viewer database files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Downloaded Program Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\DownloadsFolder" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\GameNewsFiles" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\GameStatisticsFiles" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\GameUpdateFiles" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Internet Cache Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Offline Pages Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Old ChkDsk Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Previous Installations" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Recycle Bin" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\RetailDemo Offline Content" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Service Pack Cleanup" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Setup Log Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\System error memory dump files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\System error minidump files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Temporary Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Temporary Setup Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Temporary Sync Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Thumbnail Cache" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Update Cleanup" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Upgrade Discarded Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\User file versions" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Windows Defender" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Windows Error Reporting Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Windows ESD installation files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VolumeCaches\Windows Upgrade Log Files" /v "StateFlags6553" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
cleanmgr /sageset:65535 & cleanmgr /sagerun:65535

 

I don't have that option either.

 

I've never blindly checked every box.
Having said that, including the option to delete the Download folder is incredibly stupid. I store tons of files in my download folder and would be pissed if that folder got deleted. I store downloaded files in the Download folder in Linux too. Linux doesn't ask me if I want to delete stuff from my personal folders, why should Windows? I shouldn't have to restore from backups because Microsoft enjoys deleting s**t.
Is Microsoft smoking crack? I think they are. My god, what the hell are they thinking? Are you reading this Microsoft? What the hell is wrong with you? Answer me!

 

Yes, but in Windows I redirect the Download folder to wherever it is, so Disk Cleanup would still delete it (I think). I usually always use MBR with 3 primary partitions (System Reserved, C:\, and swap), and an extended partition with logical disks for multiple Linux distros (usually Mint and Kali) so I don't go over the 4 primary partition limit. Since a long time ago I stopped using a separate partition for storing stuff because to me it just wastes too much space, and I haven't lost any data in about 15 years now (fingers crossed). The only time I waste space is unpartitioned space at the end of an SSD to reduce write amplification.

 

I would never use Compressed OS.. NEVER, NEVER.. bloat down system.. Also, Uncheck Download (in apart of Disk Cleanup) cuz you will lose all your Download folder!!! Be caution!

 

I prefer to not use any of those locations, instead i include my default folders into Library for quick access when using any Open/Save dialog . That way i have fast access and Windows isn't involved too much .

Since i create backups (regularly and prior to certain actions) i can get needed files from them via Explorer.

 

It has appeared recently for me [LTSC 2019]

 

Sounds like a good idea. Redirects are dangerous in windows 10 since 1809. Shortcuts like in libraries are much safer.
Next thing you know they'll put a checkbox in disk cleanup to "format all connected hard drives" to free up disk space.

 

Hmm. How much free space on what partition size? Didn't get that option so far. My Win partitioms usually have >50% free space .