Can I delete Windows.old folder ?


  1. Posts : 121
    Windows 10 Pro
       #1

    Can I delete Windows.old folder ?


    Can I delete Windows.old folder ? and is it any important file inside that folder ?

    and where can I find my device manager ?

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  2. Posts : 214
    Windows 10
       #2

    i would wait, you may need to go back, windows 10 is damn disaster
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  3. Posts : 1,625
    W7 Pro x64 | W10 IP x64 | Linux Mint VM
       #3

    Yes you can delete it to gain that space back. Follow https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...dows-10-a.html and ensure you check the Windows.old option.
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  4. Posts : 68,668
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    Hello Akane,

    Yes. The tutorial below can help show you how to safely delete the Windows.old folder, but be sure to read the warning first. :)

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...dows-10-a.html
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  5. Posts : 28,672
    Mint 21.3
       #5

    Akane said:
    Can I delete Windows.old folder ? and is it any important file inside that folder ?

    and where can I find my device manager ?

    If you want to go back to what you had before do not delete that folder. If you are sure you will never want to go back then delete that folder. Device Manager should be in Control Panel.
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  6. Posts : 121
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Ok thank you for all of your advice :)

    I think I will wait arounf 1 or 2 weeks to make sure I don't have any problem with my windows 10

    before I delete that folder :)
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  7. Posts : 46
    64-bit 10240 10 Pro
       #7

    I deleted mine if I need to go back I have a clone of Windows 7 and several Macrium images of it but I think I am on 10 for good.
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