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Update Notice for Windows Creators: Windows.old

Update Notice for Windows Creators: Windows.old

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XKvatr
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02-18-2016, 01:40 PM
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I made the update successfully, but the Windows.old folder is consuming a lot of space on your SSD. Would it be possible to remove it safely without issues? It currently uses around 20GB, leaving only 5GB available.
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XKvatr
02-18-2016, 01:40 PM #1

I made the update successfully, but the Windows.old folder is consuming a lot of space on your SSD. Would it be possible to remove it safely without issues? It currently uses around 20GB, leaving only 5GB available.

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Toasters4lyfe
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02-18-2016, 06:41 PM
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It's possible to remove it without problems too. Using cleanup in admin mode is another option.
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Toasters4lyfe
02-18-2016, 06:41 PM #2

It's possible to remove it without problems too. Using cleanup in admin mode is another option.

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cgamer777
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02-20-2016, 01:44 AM
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Open Disk Cleanup, and Windows will remove it correctly. Avoid problems if you encounter issues with the latest update and prefer reverting to a stable release. Using disk cleanup is still advised.
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cgamer777
02-20-2016, 01:44 AM #3

Open Disk Cleanup, and Windows will remove it correctly. Avoid problems if you encounter issues with the latest update and prefer reverting to a stable release. Using disk cleanup is still advised.

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Arazon
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02-20-2016, 02:04 AM
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Absolutely, cleaning up the administrator disk is the best approach.
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Arazon
02-20-2016, 02:04 AM #4

Absolutely, cleaning up the administrator disk is the best approach.

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tzshadowkiller
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02-26-2016, 07:38 PM
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Everyone suggested using the Windows Disk Utility with admin privileges to remove the file. This ensures you have a backup in case something goes wrong later. If you're unsure, Windows usually deletes it automatically after 30 days, giving you time to decide whether to revert or not. If everything works fine, you can delete it manually.
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tzshadowkiller
02-26-2016, 07:38 PM #5

Everyone suggested using the Windows Disk Utility with admin privileges to remove the file. This ensures you have a backup in case something goes wrong later. If you're unsure, Windows usually deletes it automatically after 30 days, giving you time to decide whether to revert or not. If everything works fine, you can delete it manually.

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