To run it, search for Disk Cleanup in the Start menu, select the drive with update files (this is usually the C drive), and ...

This includes temporary files, Windows Update cleanup, and thumbnails that are selected by default. If they aren't, manually select the Temporary files option under Files to delete.

Optimizing Windows 11 requires you to keep up with good file management habits, and clearing out your cache of temporary files from time-to-time is crucial.

Learn how to delete residual files, folders, registry keys & traces after uninstalling software on a Windows 11/10 computer.