These files are configuration or data files used by the system.

Bartekdwarf
Posting Freak

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11-21-2023, 10:09 PM

I just checked my hard drive and found all these files. It looks like they might be from when I installed Gears of War 4 but didn’t save it properly. I’m not sure if they’re safe to delete or if they’re important—this folder isn’t on my main OS drive and no other programs are installed there. The red squares are personal files I blocked using a special tool.

Bartekdwarf

11-21-2023, 10:09 PM #1

Komoomoo
Member

12-05-2023, 10:41 PM

They don’t appear to be system files, so you’re free to proceed. Restoring the Recycling Bin files is definitely an option.

Komoomoo

12-05-2023, 10:41 PM #2

They don’t appear to be system files, so you’re free to proceed. Restoring the Recycling Bin files is definitely an option.

BrunoZed
Member

121

12-07-2023, 02:37 AM

It seems there are leftover game files. You might attempt to execute install.exe to check for an uninstall feature, or simply remove them if that’s not possible.

BrunoZed

12-07-2023, 02:37 AM #3

It seems there are leftover game files. You might attempt to execute install.exe to check for an uninstall feature, or simply remove them if that’s not possible.

daisy12
Junior Member

12-07-2023, 09:15 AM

It appears the files are related to installing or removing Microsoft Visual C++. These installers often contain necessary components for the software to function properly. The .txt files might hold configuration details or logs. You likely need them if you want to manage or revert the installation.

daisy12

12-07-2023, 09:15 AM #4

Da_Shadows
Member

185

12-08-2023, 10:44 PM

EULA refers to the End User License Agreement, and the install.res files are dynamic components. These are probably remnants left over from the game installation process.

Da_Shadows

12-08-2023, 10:44 PM #5

EULA refers to the End User License Agreement, and the install.res files are dynamic components. These are probably remnants left over from the game installation process.

NLH_2000
Junior Member

12-09-2023, 07:22 AM

These files are part of the Microsoft Visual C Runtime Redistributables, and you can remove them without issues. Gears of War is located in the WpSystem directory.

NLH_2000

12-09-2023, 07:22 AM #6

These files are part of the Microsoft Visual C Runtime Redistributables, and you can remove them without issues. Gears of War is located in the WpSystem directory.

BigAndLess
Junior Member

12-09-2023, 01:49 PM

Yes, they serve a purpose.

BigAndLess

12-09-2023, 01:49 PM #7

Yes, they serve a purpose.

TheKactus
Junior Member

12-12-2023, 07:01 PM

You can easily get the Visual C Runtime Libraries without any issues. They're accessible online for free.

TheKactus

12-12-2023, 07:01 PM #8

You can easily get the Visual C Runtime Libraries without any issues. They're accessible online for free.

Fr3akyZero
Member

118

12-13-2023, 08:18 AM

Games frequently include a version of Visual C++ and similar tools to simplify your experience.

Fr3akyZero

12-13-2023, 08:18 AM #9

Games frequently include a version of Visual C++ and similar tools to simplify your experience.