Cannot delete the folder windows.old with explore or disk cleanup

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• Deleting the folder Windows.old in Windows 7 to 8 afterupgrading

  I've recently upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and then again to 8.1. A copy of my old windows has been kept on the C drive as old windows, then again in the form of old windows 001. When I tried to delete the first, I made a mistake and changed the permissions of the user: Pauls PC in the folder 'properties '. But then I made a mistake again when I got bored with waiting so that he finishes and you press "Cancel". Yet once, I stuffed up - when I was warned by the pop-up that I can cause some serious trouble if I do not change the permissions back immediately, I ignored it, and now I have 15 GB hard drive that I can't access. The other windows 001 old that I got rid of listening on online forums and creating an administrator account. Can you help me with advice, or I always this hard disk space?

  The built-in system cleaning app allows to safely remove the files, rather than delete directly from the file Explorer.  Here's how:

  1. Press +R to display the run box, type cleanmgr and click OK
  2. Select all types of cleanups to perform, and then click OK to clean the drive.  If you care only cleaning of the update, go to step 4 instead.
  3. When you are finished, press on +R to display the run box, type cleanmgr and click OK once more.
  4. This time, choose "clean up system files" at the bottom of the box first and then recheck all types of cleaning.  He is one who will have the opportunity to "Cleaning Windows Update". The first pass (step 2 above) won't do.

• Delete the folder "Windows.old"?

  I had gel of many problems with my computer so I reloaded Windows Vista and all updates. My computer works fine now. The question I have is... during the process of reloading, the old version of Windows Vista has been saved as a file on my hard drive.  "Windows.old".  I can delete this folder and the contents without adversely the functioning of my system?

  Hello

  There is a method to remove the windows.old folder in Vista and Windows 7.

  "How do I remove the Windows.old folder?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder

  See you soon.

• What happens if I delete the folder "windows.old"?

  I upgraded my windows Vista. Now on the local drive, I can see a "windows.old" folder that does not use a lot of space. What happens if I delete this file?

  Hi Alexandre Reddy.

  The files that were used in your previous version windows are stored in the theWindows.old folder. Remove the Windows.old folder will not cause any problem you have taken a backup of the previous files as well as all the important files.

  See the article mentioned below and follow the steps to remove the folder.

  How to use the disk cleanup feature to delete the Windows.old folder after the installation of Windows Vista:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/930527

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher - Microsoft Support
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• How to delete the folder Windows.old drive C

  After you run a cost of windows vista ultimate on my laptop, I am unable to remove the WINDOWS. OLD folder created during installation to keep my files and programs. Please how to remove it?

  Hello

  It's the same way for vista for windows 7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder

• Cannot delete the folder/files off computer/Explorer

  Hello

  having a problem with a program. (ITunes). Tried to fix without success, so I removed the program (actually had to remove a lot of different things as suggested by ITunes) after removing everything (in order) from my control panel. (Add/Remove Programs) I was told to go in Solution Explorer and manually delete all the folders/files always on comp...

  Here's the problem; Some of the folders I have to delete tell me I don't have permission to do so! I am the administrator, but still it tells me I can't do this! I tried to change the security settings, but cannot be done. I don't have ownership of these records.

  Everything I need to delete are c; Prgram Files. I manually entered any program that I could not access some years and changes to the security setting, but I noticed that all the program files security settings could NOT be changed.

  HOW to remove these files? I'm sure that if I leave when I re - install ITunes I'm having problems... Please help as Ive tried everything I can think of!

  Hello

  having a problem with a program. (ITunes). Tried to fix without success, so I removed the program (actually had to remove a lot of different things as suggested by ITunes) after removing everything (in order) from my control panel. (Add/Remove Programs) I was told to go in Solution Explorer and manually delete all the folders/files always on comp...

  Here's the problem; Some of the folders I have to delete tell me I don't have permission to do so! I am the administrator, but still it tells me I can't do this! I tried to change the security settings, but cannot be done. I don't have ownership of these records.

  Everything I need to delete are c; Prgram Files. I manually entered any program that I could not access some years and changes to the security setting, but I noticed that all the program files security settings could NOT be changed.

  HOW to remove these files? I'm sure that if I leave when I re - install ITunes I'm having problems... Please help as Ive tried everything I can think of!

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  Sometimes, you can rename a file, then delete it.

  Sometimes, you can move a file and then delete it. at the office, for example.

  Sometimes, you can remove a file after you restart your computer.

  Sometimes, a file otherwise undeletable may be deleted in Mode without failure.

  And... the following freeware can usually remove anything:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Unlocker
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_unlocker/

  Good luck...

• Is it possible to recover files deleted from your Recycle Bin, after the failure of the computer after the backup hard drive contained in the folder windows.old, including system files?

  Very well. My computer is messed up awhile back and my friend saved my whole hard drive, the files system and everything, then wiped and restored, then ALL put in a folder called "windows.old" that I can access my hard drive. So since he has saved the files system and everything, I'll be able to recover my old files I had deleted before it was erased, if (hopefully) they is not replaced? If so, what filepath can I go in?

  Hi thatonehxckid,

  The content in the trash is not saved in the folder windows.old during a custom installation.

  Dena
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• cannot delete the folder I am one user have access to all the files and folders can remove any but one could take ownership of disk backup file

  Cannot delete the folder, I can move it, is presantly on my desk, I'm only user I have access to all the files and folders can remove everything, but this one, took possession of the file. file is made backup disk before I reloaded vista Explorer cause did not work right

  Try to open an administrator command prompt. Then cd to the desktop. Finally, run 'attrib-h - r s' and also ' attrib s h - r/s -*.» * ». Then right-click on the folder and check the button unblock. Similarly, with all the files in the folder, pledge. Never underestimate your own stupidity.

• Cannot delete the folder where the backup is saved.

  I have recently reinstalled Windows.

  I have restored my backup in a 'special' folder on the desktop, so I can have the most control over what to keep and what to delete.

  now, after I copied the stuff I wanted, I try to remove this unnecessary 'special' folder but Windows won't let me delete it.

  I tried to regain control and possession but still get an error Windows cannot delete the folder. and with two options, "try again" and "Cancel".

  Can you help me? This file is large and takes place on my hard drive.

  Hello

  1. what happens when you try to delete the folder?

  2. do you get any error code or error message?

  I suggest to try to delete the file in safe mode and check if it helps

  Start in Safe Mode:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Also try the steps in the following Microsoft article and check if this may help.

  Why can't I delete a file or folder? :

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/why-cant-I-delete-a-file-or-folder

  Hope the information is useful.

• Gateway DX4300 - how to restore the drivers to the folder window.old.

  Hi, I just reformatted my PC. lost all my drivers and ask you how to restore the drivers to the folder window.old. My PC is a gateway dx4300 built in maps Ethernet and video. Unfortunately the gateway doesn't have these drivers.__Thanks.

  Oh, how it would help if truly comprehensive published Gateway of material form for a machine... :(

  I only am not surprised you found the driver for the modem didn't work - the only one I found was a Vista driver in proportion; Server 2 k 8 x 64 probably don't like that too much.  ;)
  But, a little research on Google (and, looking at the list of Vista drivers for this machine) does not give something useful: your card network (the thing you need more) seems to be a Marvell Yukon 88E8075 (possibly 88E8071) Gigabit NIC.  These drivers are available directly from Marvell: http://www.marvell.com/support.html
  Just select "88E8075" in the menu dropdown part number, then take the package Windows Server 2008 SP2 (x 64).  Install it, get the machine online, run Windows Update.  I am betting that WU will be able, at a minimum, give you work pilots 'real' (rather than the generic or non-existent drivers you have) so that you can sort.
  Honestly, I'm surprised that there is no drivers for this NETWORK adapter - it's a fairly common piece.

  HTH,
  Chris

  MS - MVP (Media Center) [If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message.] [Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.]

• What are the risks by removing the previous Windows installations when you perform disk cleanup?

  What are the risks by removing the previous Windows installations when you perform disk cleanup? Will be some things about windows 7 stop working or be affected?

  The Windows.old folder is your ticket to uninstall Windows 7 and roll back to Vista.

  If you are happy with the results of leveling, can access all your data files, all that you have transferred to the E-mail, the .old folder can be deleted.

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com
  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Cannot get rid of the folder: windows.old, security essentials are Trojans

  I'm trying to removes a folder called "windows.old". Essentials Security found two files called
  Trojan:Win32 / Tracur.AV and Trojan:Win32 / Tracur.AN. When I try to delete the folder I get a message
  by saying "cannot complete this action because the folder or file is open
  in another program. I get this message, even after I closed all programs. How can I remove this folder?

  Use disk cleanup

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder

• Cannot delete the folder to the windows system volume information 7.

  I can not delete system volume information folder in D: / E: / Windows 7

  I took possession as administrator on the folder, but I can't remove it completely!

  I start a command prompt and deleted some of the files it contains, but can't delete the folder!

  In vista, I could eat to remove after that ownership on the folder by pressing Delete the folder will disappear!

  any ideas?

  don't ask me why I'm trying to delete the folder pls... I just need to

  Thank you

  Old post I know but I had this problem on several of my removable HDs, and finally I managed to remove the 'System Volume Information' folder:

  DO NOT DO THIS ON YOUR C: DRIVE OR YOUR WINDOWS HARD DRIVE!

  Right click on desktop, and then click [New-> shortcut]
  Write: cmd.exe

  Click [next] and then click [finish]

  Right click on cmd.exe icon, and then click 'run as administrator'
  Now select the external hard drive (f: in my case)

  C:\>f:

  Yes now the following (you can copy paste):
  F:\>attrib s h/s/d
  F:\>attrib - r/s/d
  F:\>Rd "System Volume Information" / s
  Are System Volume Information, you sure (Y/N)? There

  And you're DONE ;-)

• Cannot delete the file - Windows 7 cannot check location

  Hello all,.

  After the upgrade to Windows 7, I tried to delete the Windows.old folder. However, I encountered a problem; There are two files in this folder that Windows 7 can not remove. When I try to delete them, I get an error message stating that Windows cannot locate the two files and it asks me to check their location. Is there a way to get around this?

  Thank you

  Garrick

  When the above does not work, try this:

  1. click on windows orb
  2. type cmd in the search box
  3. right click on cmd in the results menu and click on run as administrator
  4. control windows opens, must be in the directory c:\windows\system32
  5. go into c:\ do this type cd... until you reach c:\
  6 goto directory where the file to be deleted. example c:\windows.old\users
  7 type rd /s (directory name)
  8 get invites to delete y/n type y and press on enter

  After successful removal, you can check the windows Explorer and see that the file is missing.

  Example, I have a directory on my c drive named windows.old, under windows.old that I have a user directory and then several subdirectories, 1 directory happens to be named bill. For some reason any windows can not find this place and will not delete the folder. I then who follow the previous steps and remove this directory.

  So, in step 6, I would like to c:\windows.old\users goto, I then head to step 7 and enter the rd/s Bill and enter. Follow step 8 and the file is missing.

  Let us know if that helps.

• Cannot delete the folder/directory

  I have a fuze 8 GB with the last update of the firmware. I'm having a problem to delete empty folders from the repertoire of music. I tried to copy a music file from my laptop to the "rocket". The copy process does not work I got was a folder with the name of the artist & album and a subfolder and not mp3 files. Then I tried to delete these folder and got the message "cannot delete a subfolder: the file in the directory is corrupted and unreadable". operating system is windows xp, home edition. Is there a way to delete these files? or will I have to reformat the "rocket"?

  Thank you

  Gerry.

  Thank you. Procedure has worked and now I can delete the folder on my rocket.