windows.old folder

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Rajendra Yadav, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. Rajendra Yadav

    Rajendra Yadav MDL Novice

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    #1 Rajendra Yadav, Jun 11, 2012
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    after installing win8RP I left with only 11GB C DRIVE.There is a "windows.old folder" in the same.I want to know whether can I del. the folder?
    thanks...........
     
  2. Niekess

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    #2 Niekess, Jun 11, 2012
    Just had same question on Facebook. Here's the step by step progress..
    Right click -> Properties -> Security -> Advanced -> Change Permission -> Select the ones with type "Deny" -> Remove

    Or use Disk Cleanup. ;)
     
  3. goritsaman

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    #3 goritsaman, Jun 11, 2012
    Thanks Niekess, already had deleted most of windows old, but now all of it. Cheers:worthy:
     
  4. Rajendra Yadav

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    #4 Rajendra Yadav, Jun 12, 2012 (OP)
    thanks for reply but i want to know whether doing so would create any adverse affect on win8 operation?
     
  5. Nawzil

    Nawzil MDL Guru

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    #5 Nawzil, Jun 12, 2012
    Don't worry, it won't create any affect on Windows 8 operation.
     
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    #6 nexus76, Jun 19, 2012
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