How to delete Window.old ?


  1. OldGrantonian
    Posts : 373
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
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    How to delete Window.old ?


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    I want to delete Windows.old. I get the message:

    - Folder access denied. You require permission from SYSTEM ...

    I always work as Admin. But for some commands, a popup will ask for confirmation.

    Thanks
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  3. dalchina
    Posts : 43,010
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       New #2

    How do you do that?

    Search the Tutorials section:

    How to Delete Windows.old and $Windows.~BT folders in Windows 10

    Also the question was asked and answered fully in the last few days, and numerous times before- simply search tenforums.
    How to Get Rid of Old Windows Folder?
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