Does /sagerun ask for confirmation before deleting?

No, it deletes files matching the saved profile immediately without a prompt.

Can I run cleanmgr for a non-system drive?

Yes, use the /d switch, e.g. `cleanmgr /d D: /sagerun:1`.

Is there a PowerShell-native alternative?

Storage Sense can be configured via Settings or Group Policy for similar automated cleanup without cleanmgr.

Automating Disk Cleanup with cleanmgr Command-Line Options

cleanmgr.exe supports command-line switches that let you save a cleanup profile and re-run it silently, including on a schedule.

Updated August 9, 2026 · PC Utility Hub Editorial Team

Create a cleanup profile with /sageset

The /sageset switch opens the full Disk Cleanup category list (including system file categories, no elevation prompt needed for the file-system-files button) and saves your selections under a numeric profile ID stored in the registry.

1Run the command above from an elevated Command Prompt or Run dialog.
2Check every category you want included in this profile.
3Click OK; nothing is deleted yet, only the profile is saved.

cleanmgr /sageset:1

Run a saved profile with /sagerun

Once a profile is saved, /sagerun executes the cleanup for that ID with no dialog, deleting files matching your saved choices immediately.

cleanmgr /sagerun:1

Warning: There's no confirmation prompt with /sagerun. Files matching the saved categories are deleted immediately, so review the profile carefully with /sageset first.

/verylowdisk for automatic low-space cleanup

/verylowdisk runs cleanup automatically without any user interaction, intended for scenarios where disk space is critically low, such as OOBE or automated deployment scripts. It selects a default set of safe categories without requiring a saved profile.

cleanmgr /verylowdisk

Automate with Task Scheduler

1Save a profile first with `cleanmgr /sageset:65` (any unused number).
2Open Task Scheduler and create a new task.
3Under Actions, set the program to `cleanmgr.exe` and arguments to `/sagerun:65`.
4Set a trigger, such as weekly or at logon.
5Under General, check "Run with highest privileges" so system file categories are included.

Other useful switches

Switch	Purpose
/d <drive>	Target a specific drive letter
/sageset:n	Open full category picker and save as profile n
/sagerun:n	Silently run cleanup profile n
/verylowdisk	Run a default cleanup with no UI, for low-space situations
/lowdisk	Similar to /verylowdisk but shows a confirmation dialog

Frequently asked questions

Does /sagerun ask for confirmation before deleting?: No, it deletes files matching the saved profile immediately without a prompt.
Can I run cleanmgr for a non-system drive?: Yes, use the /d switch, e.g. `cleanmgr /d D: /sagerun:1`.
Is there a PowerShell-native alternative?: Storage Sense can be configured via Settings or Group Policy for similar automated cleanup without cleanmgr.