Can't Delete Windows.old because of leftover DriverStore folders

i used disk clean up also and the old windows folder is still there.

Ztruker said:

The initial post said he did use Disk Cleanup.

Thanks, guess i'm blind.

There must be a solution to this. I'm clearly not alone - some aspect of the upgrade leaves the new install with open file handles to those Windows.old folder contents. Very annoying...

RCK

Found a solution. Follow this link and use the technique outlined in Option 3 ("Boot to Command Line"):

Windows.old Folder - Delete in Windows 8

Worked like a charm. Just remember to disable Bitlocker before attempting to boot into the Advanced repair options, etc.

RCK

Glad you found a way to get rid of it as that folder is a bare to keep for SSD users.

rkennedy01 said:

Found a solution. Follow this link and use the technique outlined in Option 3 ("Boot to Command Line"):

Windows.old Folder - Delete in Windows 8

Worked like a charm. Just remember to disable Bitlocker before attempting to boot into the Advanced repair options, etc.

RCK

You can also boot into safe mode which lets you use explorer. I had to do that to get rid of old users' folders.

mattfromoz said:

i use this to delete windows.old folders Download Unlocker 1.9.2 - FileHippo.com

worked foe me thanks,but it still keep all programs associtated with the windows 7 i had in it.