What is this old windows folder?

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06-02-2016, 05:46 AM

You were checking your files to remove unused space on the OS drive. The folder "windows.old" likely contains leftover data from a previous installation of Windows 10 that was created during setup. Its purpose was probably to store temporary files or system information after the initial install. Deleting it should not harm your computer, but it’s best to confirm it’s truly empty before removing it.

sylvester246

06-02-2016, 05:46 AM #1

Schocko1
Junior Member

06-02-2016, 06:45 AM

You can remove it using the disk cleanup utility; it’s likely there since you upgraded Windows, which creates a backup just in case the update causes issues.

Schocko1

06-02-2016, 06:45 AM #2

You can remove it using the disk cleanup utility; it’s likely there since you upgraded Windows, which creates a backup just in case the update causes issues.

JustinTheGreat
Junior Member

06-02-2016, 06:18 PM

Sure, happy to help! Let me know how I can assist you.

JustinTheGreat

06-02-2016, 06:18 PM #3

Sure, happy to help! Let me know how I can assist you.

Arjenpro
Member

06-04-2016, 05:12 PM

It's also important to mention that the application will remove itself after 30 days following the major update.

Arjenpro

06-04-2016, 05:12 PM #4

It's also important to mention that the application will remove itself after 30 days following the major update.