Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Disk Space Bug as Reporting Error
The issue causes Windows Disk Cleanup to inaccurately display available space, despite files being deleted.
Overview
- Windows 11 24H2 users report an undeletable 8.63GB cache, attributed to a reporting error in the Disk Cleanup tool.
- Microsoft states that the Disk Cleanup tool inaccurately reports disk space, even after files are successfully deleted.
- The issue is linked to the new 'checkpoint cumulative updates' feature, which is meant to streamline updates.
- Microsoft acknowledges the problem as a known issue and is working on a resolution for future updates.
- Despite the bug, the update rollout has been mostly smooth, with other minor issues also being addressed.