Yes, it's safe to delete Windows.old if you no longer need it.
Yes, it's safe to delete Windows.old if you no longer need it.
Yesterday I switched to Windows 10 on my main PC. While installing games, I noticed the Windows.old folder. I understand what it does and its size is listed as 12.1 GB on my SSD, which seems excessive. Should I remove it? Or are there other recommendations? Thanks ahead!
If you're unsure about the item, don't remove it—this might be backup copies of your operating system!
Keep it private until you're certain about what you're dealing with. You can safely remove it from your old OS setup, especially if you don't plan to downgrade. If you're unsure, it's better to hold onto it just in case it impacts a rollback. Better safe than sorry!
I would wait until you choose to keep using Windows 10. If you must, you could shrink the folder, but I’d go ahead and overwrite it if necessary. Since Windows 10 isn’t ready for drivers yet, I’d likely create a backup somewhere just in case you need them later.
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