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How can I see exactly which folders a clear-up removed?

Q: How can I see exactly which folders a clear-up removed?

You can see the full list before, during and after: - Before — each option opens up to show every folder it will remove. - During — the folder being removed right now is named on screen. - After — you get the list of what was removed, plus, on a stopped run, a separate list of what was never touched. The record names the actual folders rather than describing them in general terms. Everything removed goes to the Recycle Vault, and an Open Recycle Vault button on the results takes you there. See undoing a whole clear-up.

Short answer: Each option opens to list every folder it will remove; during the run the current folder is named; afterwards you get the list of what was removed and, if stopped, what wasn't touched.

You can see the full list before, during and after:

Before — each option opens up to show every folder it will remove.
During — the folder being removed right now is named on screen.
After — you get the list of what was removed, plus, on a stopped run, a separate list of what was never touched.

The record names the actual folders rather than describing them in general terms. Everything removed goes to the Recycle Vault, and an Open Recycle Vault button on the results takes you there. See undoing a whole clear-up.

Last reviewed October 1, 2026

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How can I see exactly which folders a clear-up removed?

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