Yes, you can remove the Windows.old folder.

Criswest7
Junior Member

11-23-2016, 05:05 PM

I found a huge folder named Windows.old on my SSD, consuming a lot of storage. After running disk cleanup and deleting the previous version of Windows, the folder still remained unchanged or got smaller. Inside, I noticed some folders resembling the root of my C drive, but there were no installed programs—just what looked like driver installations. I really need about 10GB more space on my SSD, but I'm unsure if this folder is essential or not. I’m tempted to delete it, but I want to be careful and avoid damaging my Windows installation.

Criswest7

11-23-2016, 05:05 PM #1

Zam_GM
Member

158

11-23-2016, 08:01 PM

Usually I rely on CCleaner to handle the cleanup. It has a toggle labeled "Old Windows files" that removes them automatically. This is likely for an earlier Windows version I installed, probably Windows 7 or 8.

Zam_GM

11-23-2016, 08:01 PM #2

CaptainDeeds
Junior Member

11-25-2016, 01:08 PM

I just set up Windows 10 and went through a major update today. It handled that update as if it were a fresh OS install. Plus, I prefer not to rely on tools like CCleaner.

CaptainDeeds

11-25-2016, 01:08 PM #3

I just set up Windows 10 and went through a major update today. It handled that update as if it were a fresh OS install. Plus, I prefer not to rely on tools like CCleaner.