after new update can I delete windows.old and windows.bt


  1. Posts : 213
    Windows 10 Pro
       #1

    after new update can I delete windows.old and windows.bt


    Greetings
    Just had a long update and again windows.bt and windows.old were added.
    Can I safely delete them?
    How do I know which version I am?
    what else I can delete? (my system drive dropped by 20GB but I'm not sure all is windows' fault)
    how can I get rid of windows defender shield in the tray?
    thank you
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  2. Posts : 41,474
    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
       #2

    For questions about windows.old see this link:
    Delete Windows.old Folder in Windows 10 Performance Maintenance Tutorials

    To see or verify the windows version:
    In the left lower corner search type: winver > view popup about windows

    To cleanup the drive:
    In the left lower corner search type: clean > open disk cleanup > check boxes to see disk space you gain
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  3. Posts : 213
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #3

    got rid of windows defender and onedrive thru registry
    still don't know if I can delete windows.bt & windows.old and how do I know my version
    thank you
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  4. Posts : 213
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #4

    it worked!
    thank you zbook
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  5. Posts : 41,474
    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
       #5

    Your welcome.
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  6. Posts : 41,474
    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
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