Disk Cleanup and Optimization Script

Disk Cleanup and Optimization Script

Introduction:

This script helps you clean up unnecessary files and optimize disk space on your computer. It removes temporary files, clears browser caches, and helps keep your system running smoothly.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Update the Script with Your Information:
   • Directories to Clean: Customize the paths for temporary files and other directories you want to clean up.
2. Run the Script:
   • You can run this script manually or set it to run automatically using Task Scheduler.

Instructions:

1. Copy and Paste the Script:
   • Open PowerShell on your computer.
   • Copy and paste the entire script into the PowerShell window or save it as a .ps1 file.
2. Customize It:
   • For the Network Connectivity Test script, update the server IPs, domain names, and URLs as needed.
   • For the Disk Cleanup and Optimization script, customize the paths for the directories you want to clean up.
3. Run the Script:
   • You can run these scripts manually or set them to run automatically using Task Scheduler.

# This script is made by VxLogic - Enhancing Your Network, Supporting Your Success
# For more information, visit our website or contact us directly.

# 1. Configuration: Customize the paths and settings below to match your environment.

$tempPaths = @("$env:TEMP", "$env:LOCALAPPDATA\Temp", "$env:USERPROFILE\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache") # Add more paths as needed

# 2. Script Execution: The script cleans up temporary files and optimizes disk space.

# Clear temporary files
foreach ($path in $tempPaths) {
    if (Test-Path $path) {
        try {
            Remove-Item "$path\*" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
            Write-Host "Cleaned up files in $path."
        } catch {
            Write-Host "Failed to clean up $path."
        }
    } else {
        Write-Host "$path does not exist."
    }
}

# Clear Recycle Bin
try {
    (New-Object -ComObject Shell.Application).NameSpace(0xA).Items() | ForEach-Object { Remove-Item $_.Path -Recurse -Force }
    Write-Host "Recycle Bin cleared."
} catch {
    Write-Host "Failed to clear Recycle Bin."
}

# Optimize disk space (optional step)
# Add any additional disk optimization commands here

Write-Host "Disk cleanup and optimization have been completed.

Disk Cleanup and Optimization Script

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