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Bobomm
Sep 04, 2025Iron Contributor
How to clear registry in windows 10 as so many leftover there
I know the cardinal rule of Windows is "Don't mess with the registry." I've heard it a million times. But I'm at that point. I uninstalled a couple of apps but they left many digital garbage all over...
Faudo
Sep 04, 2025Iron Contributor
Using Disk Cleanup is a good first step for removing unnecessary files and clear registry in Windows 10.
Here's what Disk Cleanup can do:
Remove temporary files
Clear system cache
Delete downloaded program files
Remove old Windows update files (if you choose)
Clear Recycle Bin contents
Why it's useful:
It frees up disk space and clear registry in Windows 10.
It can resolve some issues caused by leftover temporary files.
It sometimes helps with startup errors related to system junk.