C Drive Cleanup for Multi-User Environments

Shared machines need order and audit trails.

• Make a list: size each user directory, confirm with owners before cleaning to avoid deleting others’ data.
• Public areas: handle C:\Users\Public\Downloads/Videos together; notify everyone first.
• Permissions: run as admin, then restore defaults—don’t stay admin.
• Logs: output reports with usernames/paths for audit and accountability.
• Shared software cache: be careful with browser/print caches—ensure other accounts won’t break.
• Ground rules: set whitelists and time windows for team cleanups and stick to them.

Clear process + logs = clean and traceable multi-user cleanup.

Home “net café” PCs

• Give each person an account; clean per account.
• Keep shared data in Public; clean it periodically to avoid overwriting each other.

Recording

Use a shared sheet to log cleanup time, space freed, and issues—everyone stays informed and accountable.

Roles

Assign one “admin” to run cleanup and collect logs; others just free space—smoother process.

Notifications

Post a group notice or printed note with cleanup window and backup requirements so no one complains.

If you share printing/scanning software, warn about brief downtime to avoid work disruption.

Further reading

• Settings to Avoid Accidental Deletion on C Drive
• Data Protection Before C Drive Cleanup
• C Drive Cleanup Reports and Retrospectives
• Checklist for Low C Drive Space
• Office PC C Drive Cleanup Approach