How to fix Disk Cleanup stuck on Windows Update cleanup

  

Ever had that problem where you open disk cleanup utility hoping to cleanup your system files and it ends up being stuck at "cleaning windows update files" and the only option left is to restart the PC, then worry no more cause this could be your solution.

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OR follow the steps below:

1. You must be logged into an administrator account

     2.  Open "Troubleshooting" by searching it up in the Control Panel

     3.  Click on "View all" in the top left panel

     4.  Scroll down to the bottom to find "Windows Update", click on it

     5.  Click on "Advanced"

     6.  Click on "Run as administrator", it will refresh

     7.  Now select "Next"

     8.  Windows will now troubleshoot for errors, errors if any, would be found and fixed

     9.  Run "Disk Cleanup" again to see if the problem persists

   10.  If the problem persists or if troubleshooter couldn't fix errors then repeat the steps
          from 1 to 6 and click on "Advanced" again and uncheck the
          "Apply repairs automatically" option and proceed

 Hope this solves your problem, for detailed info on Disk Cleanup errors  refer to Microsoft Forums