Development of a .NET Application for Optimizing the System Partition of the Windows 11 operating system
Abstract
In modern Windows operating systems, the accumulation of temporary files, update backups, paging files, and restore points leads to significant disk space consumption. This is particularly critical for system partitions, where limited storage capacity can negatively impact the performance and stability of the OS. This paper examines the main mechanisms and methods for freeing up space on the system partition during the operation of Windows 11. The study proposes an approach to automated cleaning of the Windows system partition through the development of a .NET application and accompanying scripts. It explores the main sources of system partition bloating, including paging files (pagefile.sys, swapfile.sys), update directories (WinSxS, SoftwareDistribution), shadow copies, browser caches, and log files. Standard Windows tools for managing disk space, such as “Disk Cleanup” (cleanmgr), PowerShell commands, etc., are analyzed. It was determined that none of the existing tools fully provide a safe and flexible method for cleaning the system partition. The scientific novelty of the research lies in a comprehensive approach to the analysis and automation of system partition cleanup in Windows. The proposed solution not only automates the process of removing unnecessary files but also enhances disk resource management efficiency, ultimately contributing to improved performance and stability of the operating system. Expected results include a reduction in occupied space on the system partition, which will contribute to enhanced OS performance and stability. Moreover, automation of this process simplifies the task for both advanced users and those without deep technical knowledge
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