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Windows Device Metadata Cache (DeviceMetadataCache)

Space: 200 MB – 2 GB windows Windows
Quick Answer: DeviceMetadataCache caches device icons and custom property packages for connected hardware. Clearing the cache is safe.

Bottom Line: It is 100% safe to clear DeviceMetadataCache. Windows caches hardware icons for printers, mice, and Bluetooth devices in this folder.

What is DeviceMetadataCache?

Located at C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceMetadataCache, Windows downloads XML and PNG branding metadata packages for connected devices.

How to Clear Device Metadata Cache

rmdir /s /q "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceMetadataCache"

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