F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Deleting the Windows folder can cause system issues and data loss.

Deleting the Windows folder can cause system issues and data loss.

Deleting the Windows folder can cause system issues and data loss.

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SkyDoesLegos
Junior Member
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03-30-2016, 10:38 AM
#1
I've relied on an HDD for both boot and long-term storage, but recently switched to using an SSD as my primary drive. I still have my HDD for extra space, though I'm curious about the impact of removing the Windows folder from it. Should I keep it as is or explore another way to erase everything without deleting other files?
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SkyDoesLegos
03-30-2016, 10:38 AM #1

I've relied on an HDD for both boot and long-term storage, but recently switched to using an SSD as my primary drive. I still have my HDD for extra space, though I'm curious about the impact of removing the Windows folder from it. Should I keep it as is or explore another way to erase everything without deleting other files?

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MrPaulie123
Junior Member
11
03-30-2016, 10:38 PM
#2
You are starting from your SSD with the current Windows setup. The system is not launching any other versions of Windows on different drives.
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MrPaulie123
03-30-2016, 10:38 PM #2

You are starting from your SSD with the current Windows setup. The system is not launching any other versions of Windows on different drives.

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Nienke_2002
Senior Member
621
03-31-2016, 03:09 AM
#3
@C2dan88 should consider removing the Windows folder or keeping it on the HDD based on your needs.
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Nienke_2002
03-31-2016, 03:09 AM #3

@C2dan88 should consider removing the Windows folder or keeping it on the HDD based on your needs.

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Toddybad
Junior Member
48
04-07-2016, 06:06 AM
#4
Hello, welcome to the forums! It might be better to remove it.
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Toddybad
04-07-2016, 06:06 AM #4

Hello, welcome to the forums! It might be better to remove it.

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Magaveli
Member
135
04-20-2016, 08:11 PM
#5
What's the reason?
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Magaveli
04-20-2016, 08:11 PM #5

What's the reason?

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Maliwan99
Senior Member
346
04-20-2016, 09:22 PM
#6
You might try to regain control of the area.
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Maliwan99
04-20-2016, 09:22 PM #6

You might try to regain control of the area.

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Yandu
Member
61
04-21-2016, 12:15 AM
#7
This information is irrelevant.
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Yandu
04-21-2016, 12:15 AM #7

This information is irrelevant.