Delete the folder "Windows.old"?

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

  Hello

  I'm trying to remove my windows.old folder in my system disk and I tried following http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder but Disk Cleanup doesn't show "Previous Windows installations" as an option to remove.

  Explorer doesn't let me delete the files either. It keeps prompting by saying that I must have administrative permissions, even if I am logged in as a user who is a member of the Admin group! I tried to take possession of the file with no luck either.

  How can I remove this folder?

  Hello

  I'm trying to remove my windows.old folder in my system disk and I tried following http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder but Disk Cleanup doesn't show "Previous Windows installations" as an option to remove.

  Explorer doesn't let me delete the files either. It keeps prompting by saying that I must have administrative permissions, even if I am logged in as a user who is a member of the Admin group! I tried to take possession of the file with no luck either.

  How can I remove this folder?

  Try to start in safe mode, and delete. If you find my answer helpful, please click the button "Vote as helpful"! Thank you! My Blog

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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• 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

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• 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

• Can I delete the folder titled "Old data from Firefox" which appeared on my desk?

  About the old folder of Firefox that strangely appeared on my desk - then - I delete it? I like a clean house. Didn't read where someone asked this question and got an answer. He has been there since March 10, according to the properties button. I just noticed it. But I don't want to delete something where I can lose the extensions or something else. If it is just a backup, can't just get rid of him. I don't know what to do with it anyway.

  If you have not noticed any missing data after reset of your, you can delete this folder, but I think that it would be better to archive somewhere where it doesn't bother you. Perhaps to create a balance of things folder you will empty on new year if you don't need then.

• get the message that I need to remove the folder windows.old and computer running alitte funny

  OK upgraded windows 8 to 8.1 twice first time very well. I'm new to computers do not know what todo when I messed up so I refreshed it twice. said I was again yes I know wet... okay, so now I get a message that says I have to remove my windows folder says .old takeing up a lot of space on the hard drive but when check it says I have gb 670 got 606 gb Benjamin do I need to do and if yes, how also runs alittle funny once wireless internet works then time is not. a lot of pop-up windows, I have ever before say help line lets chat acts as computer help those np technical support call greeat by the weDownload to eat and others on malware never heard of it. If can help thank you very much

  With pop ups offering cat etc. support looks like you have some hidden malware/spyware. Download MalwareBytes and make a scan complete/clean. The free version works fine, no need to go for the pro version, unless you want to.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org

• Can I format my C drive without deleting the folder "Windows"?

  I tried to delete the files on my computer - sound which do not appear in "Programs and features", but I keep are denied access and everytime I have to go through the Security tab and change the permissions and sometimes THAT doesn't even help. I'm exhausted on space, and I'm also looking for a "clean start" If you catch my drift.

  Could not delete everything on my C drive without deleting the Windows folder, including hidden user accounts and folders/directories?

  Hello

  No, it is not possible to format your hard drive with a folder that is not included, a format is still a clean hard disk.

  Also delete user hidden folders and more will make your corrupt Windows installation and it will no more work or it will be very unstable.

  If you want to perform a clean boot, then the best idea is pure install Windows 7, you can do it from your Windows installation media and then formatting your hard drive, Windows will then reinstalled on it.

• After installation of Vista business, I have the folder Windows and Windows.0. Can I delete one of them?

  Dear Sir or Madam,
  After installation of Vista business, I have the folder Windows and Windows.0. Can I delete one of them? How can I check that I can delete to free up space. Windows folder takes GB 10.00 and file Windows.0 contains 26.3 GB. Thank you much in advance.

  Noppamas.k

  Mat9

  You can simply DELETE THE WINDOWS. O file if your computer is running norml:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/933212
  This will give you more space.

  If your computer does not correctly him follow these steps:

  The single was is to back up all you produce, programs, data, but does not back up the WINDOWS. O file. You can delete the folder before making the back-up. Back to the top of your files before you begin reinstalling Windows, even if you're reinstalling Windows on a hard disk partition. A clean installation replaces the current version of Windows and all personal files

  On start-up MODE MINIMAL step #7 you want to make sure that DELETE you PARTITIONS
  It will give you an option and a list for delete you old partitions

  CLEAN BOOT

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/e77344fa-e978-464c-953e-eba44f0522671033.mspx Justin M. Microsoft Support Engineer Answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forumand let us know what you think.

• 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 ;-)

• Uninstall Windows Live essentials 2011 manually (I have not deleted the folder so no wlarp.exe)

  So, I was disappointed by the new version of Windows Live Messenger and I decided to uninstall Windows Live Essentials 2011, of course, be the fool that I am, I deleted the folder for it. Now it won't let me install the old versionor the new version, because he thinks that I have installed the new one. Now I know where the problem lies, there is supposedly a registry key or file (s) system in windows that the program is still installed, I was hoping to find out where these files / registry keys were, so I could remove them.

  Hello DevotionTrance,

  Please post Windows Live Essentials Forum for assistance with problems in installation and uninstallation.
  Click here for a link to the forum.

  They are dedicated to the features of Windows Live Essentials. They will be a better place to post your question.

  Sincerely,

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• What happens if I delete the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution?

  Hey if long story short, I wanted to switch to the window 10 but now I don't have and I get this widow to come it's almost time for my upgrade, even if I deleted the application of windows 10 get and all the installation of my computer files. If I open windows update he says also your upgrade is ready and the point is that I can not new updates for my computer because of her wanting my upgrade. So, I was told I should try deleting the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and that should fix the problem but I don't know what all will happen if I do. Delete the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution resolve my problem and allows me to install some other updates? What happens with my current update settings and other things? Something will happen to the updates already on my computer?

  If you want to disable the upgrade of Windows 10-

  http://blog.ultimateoutsider.com/2015/08/using-GWX-stopper-to-permanently-remove.html

  This has been used by me on 4 computers that were not ready to upgrade to Windows 10 at this stage.