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I put off building a proper all in one Windows maintenance batch script for years. I had smaller scripts here and there to speed things up, but nothing consolidated. Starting this blog finally gave me a good reason to sit down, build a single script I actually use, and share it so anyone else can grab it.
This script is simple, practical, and includes a few small touches that make it easy to run again later.
Key Features
1 Automatic admin elevation
If you forget to run it as Administrator, it restarts itself with elevated permissions. No extra steps.
2 Clears conflicting processes
Right up front it stops common Windows servicing processes like DISM and TiWorker so maintenance tasks are not fighting for the same resources.
3 Flexible startup options
On launch you choose whether to continue with a reboot, without a reboot, or exit. You stay in control.
4 Live status updates
Every step reports what it is doing so you are not guessing about progress behind the scenes.
What It Does
After you pick your preferences, the script runs a set of routine Windows maintenance tasks:
Defrags and optimizes all hard drives
Cleans the TEMP directory
Checks for and installs Windows Updates
Performs a DISM cleanup
Runs sfc /scannow twice for good measure
The Script
The full batch script is below. Copy it into Notepad, save it as a .bat file, and run it when you need a quick tune up. Modify it to fit your workflow. It is a solid foundation for keeping a system in good shape with minimal effort.
