DriveCleanup

1.6.5 Drive cleaner for Windows

Fernando Ortega

Utility that helps remove unused and non-present drives from the device manager with a simple command.

Command line software utility that will scan the registry and remove drive letter and drive associations from the system.

DriveCleanup is a freeware drive remover app and system cleaner developed by Uwe Sieber for Windows. It's straightforward, light on system resources and advanced.

The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.

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Remove nonpresent drives from the registry

DriveCleanup removes all currently non present "Storage Volumes", "Disk", "CDROM", "Floppy" USB drives and their USB devices from the device tree. Furthermore it removes orphaned registry items related to these device types.

DriveCleanup removes WPD devices under Vista and higher. Started with parameter -T (like test) it shows which devices it would remove.

Features of DriveCleanup

  • Backup Option: Facilitates creating backups before deletion.
  • Clean Interface: User-friendly design for easy navigation.
  • Compatibility Check: Identifies drivers for non-present devices.
  • Detailed Listings: Shows all detected old drivers and devices.
  • Device Management: Efficient removal of unused device drivers.
  • Free Tool: No cost for usage, making it accessible to everyone.
  • Log Creation: Documents actions taken for review.
  • Manual Selection: Allows users to choose specific drivers for deletion.
  • Multi-language Support: Available in various languages for broader accessibility.
  • Portability: No installation required, runs directly from USB.
  • Quick Scan: Fast detection of removable drivers and devices.
  • Safety Measures: Offers recommendations for safe driver cleanup.
  • Storage Reclaiming: Frees up disk space by deleting old drivers.
  • System Stability: Enhances by removing potential conflict sources.
  • Windows Integration: Works seamlessly with Windows system tools.

Compatibility and License

DriveCleanup is provided under a freeware license on Windows from system cleaning software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.6.5 is the latest version last time we checked.

Is DriveCleanup for Windows 10?

Yes. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

Filed under:
  1. DriveCleanup Download
  2. Free System Cleaning Software
  3. Drive Removal Software
  4. Software for Windows 10
  5. 64-bit downloads
DriveCleanup has been picked by our editors as very good.
DriveCleanup has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested DriveCleanup 1.6.5 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.