How to delete windows.old files

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• Is it safe to delete Windows.old files after doing a system restore?

  I would like to know if it is safe to delete Windows.old files after doing a system restore. I did two restorations system in a year or two, and I have two files labeled "Windows.old" and "Windows.old.000" which are just take a lot of space on my computer. I heard that it is safe to remove them, but only if some files are copied correctly. How do you know if those files are copied on?

  Thank you!

  Hello

  It is safe to delete

  but get your data off it 1 if necessary

  you are the one who has to decide if you have recovered your data from the windows.old folder, until you remove

  Here's how to recover data from it

  How to restore your personal files after you perform a custom Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932912

  and here's how to remove

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/240390-Windows-old-folder-delete.html

• Where section of the knowledge base that shows you how to delete Windows.old when it shows no disk cleanup?

  Where section of the knowledge base that shows you how to delete Windows.old when it shows no disk cleanup?

  Please do not respond with standard article which sends you to the disk cleanup utility. There is an article somewhere that answers this question and I can't find any. I know there are 3 commands from command line I just write, I don't remember them.
  Thank you in advance!

  JS

  A quick Google

  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rflaming/archive/2009/10/19/handy-KB-article-for-deleting-Windows-old.aspx

  Good starting point.

• How to delete Windows.old (Window Vista) created by the Installation of Windows 7

  Hello community,

  I would like to delete Window.old, which is created in Windows Vista with Windows 7 installation.  When I try to delete the file, a dialog box appears and indicates that "I need permission from the SYSTEM to perform the requested action. How can I remove this file from the hard drive? Your ideas are greatly appreciated.

  Thank you in advance.

  MoPete

  Use the disk cleanup utility

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

• How to delete Windows.old in Windows 7

  I recently had my lap top reformatted and added a new driver on for me, but when I go into the program files windows and old windows are on the pilot, it installed and I am unable to withdraw because they have administrator, have they been on windows effect work correctly or how can I remove them all together.

  If you have everything you need to Windows.old, then follow this tutorial.

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/19151-Windows-old-folder-delete.html

• Cannot delete windows.old files

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas: Hi, am unable to complete the removal of the files from windows.old, securi-rom files look like they're language scrambled, computer says that they do not exist, but I can still see them in the folder and computer won't let me delete... Please advise

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  I'm sorry, but we cannot help you any further.
  This is the way to remove the windows.old folder.

  Contact LG.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to delete Windows.old, I can't delete the Windows.old folder after doing a system recovery

  I have changed the ownership of the folder but still cannot delete as usual windows can only slow progress.

  The following may help: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/How-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder?

• How can I delete windows.old folder without losing the hibernation file.

  Mr President.

  I recently refreshed my system and a unwanted windows .old file has been generated and it consumes 11 GB of my disk space. So Iwould like to delete this file but the HP support assistant gave me a warning that I should not remove hibernation and sleep file, otherwise I would lose this facility of my system. Thanks for mentioning the steps I have to do to remove the same.

  Yours faithfully,

  R_rk06

  Hello

  Folder Windows.Old has nothing to do with the Hibernate. If uou wishes, you can remove it using cleaning system, not normal to delete, to explore. The following steps see the way in which:

  1. Open Disk Cleanup by clicking on the button start . In the search box, type and then disk cleanup in the list of results, click Disk Cleanup.

     If you are prompted to choose a drive, click the drive that you have just installed Windows on and then click OK.

  2. In the dialog box disk cleanup, on the Disk Cleanup tab, click on clean up system files.

     If you are again prompted to choose a drive, click the drive that you have just installed Windows on and then click OK.

  3. Select the check box Previous Windows installations and the other check boxes for files that you want to remove, and then click OK.

  4. In the message that appears, click on delete files.

• Windows Live Mail - How can I move old files to the newly created folders mail?

  How can I move old files to the newly created folders mail?

  original title: windows live mail/vista/records
  1. Simple click on the header of a message to select it.
  2. CTRL + F3 will highlight all.
  3. Right-click on highlighted messages and drag them to the new folder.
  4. Release the mouse button and select copy here.
  5. If the move is successful, delete the original folder if you wish.

• How can I delete Windows.old?

  I recently clicked the Refresh button on laptop settings, but now I see a windows.old folder and I want to remove it. How can I remove it? It has a folder named WINDOWS inside, and he doesn't let me delete it. I already tried cleaning disc, but no solution. So, how can I remove that file I didn't need on my Surface?

  Hello

  Disk Cleanup is the way to delete Windows.old. I don't understand why you have questions...

  Try right click on your drive C:\ COMPUTER\THIS PC from the desktop, then select Properties.

  Then click on disk cleanup... After you run it of scan, click FILE SYSTEM to the bottom of the window.

  This will launch another analysis of the SYSTEM FILES... Windows.Old should be here...

• How to move Windows program from Windows.old files after you do a re-installation of my Vista Home Premium?

  How to move Windows program from Windows.old files after you do a re-installation of my Vista Home Premium? Can I move the program files or do I have to reinstall each program with the cd that came with the applicable programs? I know how to move all the other files. I do not know how to move the program files. Thank you in advance for help you.

  You can't move programs from Windows.OLD.  The programs need to be reinstalled.

  Sorry, but that's how.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Windows.Old files

  Due to errors, I reinstalled windows 7 on my laptop for the 4th time and have almost no memory.  I have 3 windows.old files that take up a lot of place and wonder if it is safe to delete these.

  Hello

  As these files contain only files from your previous installations, if you have everything you need for personal data, etc., you can safely remove them.

  For more information on how to do this, see the document from Microsoft at the following link.

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

  Best regards

  DP - K

• Can I safely remove the Windows.old files?

  What's up guys?, I have a Compaq Presario supplied with the Windows Vista operating system, 32-bit. I backed up all my drivers on DVD and I downloaded a clean copy of Vista using an ISO on a DVD burner. I reinstalled the new copy put in my original product key, and he agreed. I reinstalled my drivers and all seems to work fine. I transferred all my data, mp3, jpeg, etc. for Flash readers and/or new programs on the new OS. The reason for the new OS was a virus infection which partially damaged the registry.  I really want to keep these files in the system for obvious reasons. Can I safely delete the files "Windows.old" and what would be the best way to do it?

  Hello

  The next message will be how carefully check for malicious software needed
  for, now or in the near future.

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  In the disk cleanup, is displayed as previously the Windows Installations.

  Start - type in the search box-> CONTROL the above disk cleanup - right Click-RUN AS ADMIN.

  How to remove the Windows.old folder in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/19151-Windows-old-folder-delete.html

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

  How to remove the Windows.old folder that is generated when you perform a custom
  Windows Vista Setup (also Windows 7)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/933212/en-us

  How to remove and delete the folder Windows.old on Vista or Windows 7
  http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/delete-Windows-old-removal.aspx

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  If necessary:

  1. open an elevated command prompt

  Start - type in the search box-> find CMD in top - click right on - RUN AS ADMIN

  How to open a high in Windows 7 command prompt
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html

  2 prompt probably like C:\Windows\System32 >

  This type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  CD\

  Now, the line should look like C:\ >

  3: This type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Windows.old DIR

  Should resemble C:\>DIR Windows.old

  It should return

  C:\Windows.old directory

  and view the contents of Windows.old

  It's just to make sure that the Windows.old folder is under C: (drive C) - if she does not STOP

  4 this type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Attrib - r - / s has s h Windows.old

  Should look like C:\>Attrib/s - r - a s h Windows.old
  (there are SPACES between Attrib and / s and r - and - a and -s-h and Windows.old)

  He should return to the prompt C:\ if it shows and ERROR and STOP - then check the command
  and if it has been entered correctly you are not in the right place.

  5 this type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  RD/s Windows.old

  Should resemble C:\>RD/s Windows.old
  (there are SPACES between the RD /s and Windows.old)

  Return Windows.old, are your sure Y/N Y type

  (If you get a message that you have no property rights then type this command
  and press ENTER.

  TAKEOWN /f Windows.old/a/r

  and repeat step 5 - were you using an elevated command prompt?

  6: This type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Windows.old DIR

  Should look like C:\>DIR Windows.old - and press ENTER.

  It should return

  Directory of C:\

  File not found

  Which confirms that it is gone.

  
  7 close the COMMAND window

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  Use the Safe Mode if possible - repeatedly, press F8 that you start.

  If necessary, use these utilities

  UnLocker 1.91 + (free) 32 and 64 bit versions.
  http://unlocker.emptyloop.com/

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Below also work on both 32 and 64-bit Windows

  Another good alternative - use FileAssassin:

  FileAssassin - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php

  Force delete (cannot delete) closed or in used files or folders with FileASSASSIN
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-FileASSASSIN/

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  And this - MoveOnBoot

  MoveOnBoot
  http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/MoveOnBoot.html

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• Cannot delete Windows.Old

  I am the owner and the only user of my computer.  I have tried everything, including changing the permissions as safe.

  I operate my computer by using the administrator account.  I have for the past nine years and have NEVER had any problems because I am a very attentive and careful user.  When I try to delete Windows.Old, a dialog box is telling me I need administrator permissions.

  Hello

  You don't say how you try to remove it.

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

  1. Open Disk Cleanup by clicking on the button start . In the search box, type and then disk cleanup in the list of results, click Disk Cleanup.
  2. If you are prompted to choose a drive, click the drive that you have just installed Windows on and then click OK.

  3. In the dialog box disk cleanup, on the Disk Cleanup tab, click on clean up system files.

     If you are again prompted to choose a drive, click the drive that you have just installed Windows on and then click OK.

  4. Select the check box Previous Windows installations and the other check boxes for files that you want to remove, and then click OK.

  5. In the message that appears, click on delete files.

  See you soon.

• Windows 7 - cannot delete Windows.old

  Windows 7 has created a Windows.old folder using Windows Easy Transfer and a massive file that was supposed to pass, among other things, e-mail data and accounts.  Windows 7 has none of them.  But now it throws an error telling me that I must be the administrator to delete.

  I AM THE ADMINISTRATOR.

  I did the thing to click left and changed security on the file which saw the problem.  I am sure that administrator had full possession on the file.

  I do not understand why a deletion should take five minutes, but I delete Windows.old again.  This time, Windows 7 threw an error telling me that I had to be the SYSTEM to remove it.  Even if I did not I a user of the SYSTEM, I added permission for SYSTEM to own the file and delete it.  Still no change cannot delete the file.

  Cannot delete the file, cannot move the file outlook.pst Windows Easy Transfer failed that there is not enough room.  Cannot move that the outlook.pst file impossible to configure Outlook to get my emails.

  Why Windows 7 has so many flaws?  It's like a child designed, programmed and it was approved for distribution.

  I'm off to find a third-party tool to remove the file, unless someone has a practical suggestion.  No speculation please.  No Microsoft Apologetics please.   I have been the problems of Windows 7 for more than a week.

  Not sure, but have you tried it - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder (I must admit, sort of a sorry official - guess)

  If all goes well, it can work.

  I tend to the agreement, but its strange how what should be quite a simple operation (s) seem to have 'questions' quite so often.