How to delete the folder Windows.old drive C

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• 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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• 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.

• 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

• 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

  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.]

• 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 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.

• 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 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.

• Cannot delete the folder named c drive program

  Display error message access denied when trying to delete a folder named player c. program I created this folder with my user with administrator rights and having the same user now is to show that the access denied error. Start-up of system also showing "File Naming warning" to the same folder. Please help me solve this problem.

  Hi Vincent,.

  Please go to the Microsoft Community Forums.
   
  1. don't you make changes to the computer before the show?
  2. have you logged on with the administrator account?
   
  I suggest for the link and follow the steps in the article:

  "Access denied" or other errors in the access to or work with files and folders in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2623670#top

  I hope this helps.

• How to delete the folder "My pictures" in XP?

  What is the fastest way to empty of 'My images' infected files after antivirus software do not work.  Delete 'my images' will affect other directories or file systems operation?

  Hello Scholars65, welcome.

  Remove the directory will not cause adverse effects, however, can manually delete you the content inside? You may need to activate the list of «files & hidden folders»

  You can do this through:

  1. click on START
  2. click on "Control Panel."
  3. double click on "Folder Options".
  4. click on the "View" tab
  5. check "Show hidden files & folders".
  6. click on 'Apply' at the bottom right

  Let us know what happens

  Thank you!

  Ryan Thieman
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• How to delete the folder in address book staff originnal importing address book connection from another PC?

  When you import a file of address book in Thunderbird the original PAB is still by default even if it is empty. Is there a way to remove this vacuum "personal address book"? Thank you... Andy TB version 24.3.0

  You can import the address book into a new address book. That drag and drop contacts imported to your personal address book.

• How to recover programs from windows.old folder

  Hi, I have windows 8 is installed on my pc...

  A few hours ago I updated my pc...

  all my programs have been uninstalled, but they were always accessible from the windows.old folder

  but the problem is the folder windows.old are deleted automatically after one month then please, I don't want to lose my programs

  Help, please

  You must reinstall the program from the original website or disc of CD that you got it right the first time.  It is not possible to transfer the programs installed in the old folder, that folder is right there as a pure data backup.