Update Windows 10 to version 2004.

157

07-06-2016, 02:27 AM

The updated version runs smoothly now, but I still have the Windows.old folder as if I reinstalled it and kept the old files. Should I remove them or should I retain them? It's a 13.4GB folder.

ThomGamer045

07-06-2016, 02:27 AM #1

The updated version runs smoothly now, but I still have the Windows.old folder as if I reinstalled it and kept the old files. Should I remove them or should I retain them? It's a 13.4GB folder.

wtapin
Member

149

07-06-2016, 11:01 PM

It's safe to remove them, but you won't be able to revert to the earlier Windows version using recovery tools. Deleting the folder means you'll have to start fresh with a clean installation of the desired Windows version.

wtapin

07-06-2016, 11:01 PM #2

MR_Snorlax231
Member

07-19-2016, 01:19 AM

MR_Snorlax231

07-19-2016, 01:19 AM #3

Sachouille9
Member

08-05-2016, 06:25 AM

It depends on your situation. Keeping them now might help if the new update causes issues, but you should also consider whether they’re still useful or safe.

Sachouille9

08-05-2016, 06:25 AM #4

It depends on your situation. Keeping them now might help if the new update causes issues, but you should also consider whether they’re still useful or safe.

Topaez
Junior Member

08-05-2016, 06:33 AM

I usually just remove it. You can retain it for a short time to check functionality before deleting.

Topaez

08-05-2016, 06:33 AM #5

I usually just remove it. You can retain it for a short time to check functionality before deleting.

Futsal_xo
Member

144

08-05-2016, 06:49 AM

It will delete itself after 10 days. If you're eager to remove it, use the cleanup tool for "old Windows installations" instead of deleting manually (you might not be able to do that).

Futsal_xo

08-05-2016, 06:49 AM #6

It will delete itself after 10 days. If you're eager to remove it, use the cleanup tool for "old Windows installations" instead of deleting manually (you might not be able to do that).

RoYaL_ShadowzZ
Junior Member

08-06-2016, 03:03 PM

You have no way to remove it for unclear reasons.

RoYaL_ShadowzZ

08-06-2016, 03:03 PM #7

You have no way to remove it for unclear reasons.

ElScaRdeMexico
Member

08-10-2016, 05:24 PM

Use disk cleanup tools. Find an online guide. We don't guarantee data safety.

ElScaRdeMexico

08-10-2016, 05:24 PM #8

Use disk cleanup tools. Find an online guide. We don't guarantee data safety.

Bring_It
Senior Member

423

08-11-2016, 02:06 AM

Yes, it will be removed automatically later, probably after a month.

Bring_It

08-11-2016, 02:06 AM #9

Yes, it will be removed automatically later, probably after a month.

Runnergirl15
Member

246

08-11-2016, 06:02 AM

#10

@Kilrah has a suggestion, but you missed his reply. 😊

Runnergirl15

08-11-2016, 06:02 AM #10

@Kilrah has a suggestion, but you missed his reply. 😊