Get Approx. 1 GB Free Space by Removing Unnecessary Files After Installing SP1 in Windows Vista

When you install SP1 in Windows Vista, it creates a backup of system files in case you want to uninstall the SP1 in future. It takes approx. 1 GB space, so if you are running out of space and want to free up some space on your hard disk, then you can follow this tutorial to get the free space.

1. Click on “Start button -> All Programs -> Accessories“. Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run As Administrator“. If you are prompted to enter password, enter the password and continue. You can also open Command Prompt in Administrator mode by typing “cmd” in Startmenu Search box and press “Ctrl+Shift+Enter“.

2. Now provide following command:

vsp1cln.exe

3. It'll ask for confirmation, type Y and wait for a few minutes.

4. You'll get approx. 1 GB free space when the command ends executing.

NOTE: Use this command, if you don't want to uninstall SP1 in future cause after using this command you'll no longer be able to uninstall SP1.

This article was posted in Windows Vista.

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11 Comments

name

you can better,
fornetti

I do not believe this
Hopos
Osku Kaskisola

doesnt work for me.
using Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 ( 32b )
Omi

hi VG!!!
i want to use this but it shows
vsp1cln.exe is not recognized as an internal & ext cmd
help
THANX
VG

^^ Do you have SP1 installed?
Omi

hi VG!!!!!!!
yes i do hav windows vista SP1...
it dosnt work 4 me... same error occuring again...
VG

^^ Thats strange. Did you open Command Prompt as Administrator?
omi

yeah VG
i did cmd as admin.....
plz give me suggestion......
omi

ohhhhh...... it doesnt shows open as a admin...
it shows
open
take ownership
& other