Unrecognized folders on my C: drive


  1. Posts : 605
    W7 Ultimate
       #1

    Unrecognized folders on my C: drive


    Doing a bit of housecleaning I came across some folders that I do not recognize. I have includecd a screenshot of the files. The top two (with a $ preceeding the name ) have a lot of duplicate folders and files.
    Are they safe to delete?
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  2. Posts : 4,751
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
       #2

    No screenshot on your post.
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  3. Posts : 605
    W7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Sorry. Cart before the horse and I forgot the horse.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Unrecognized folders on my C: drive-capture.jpg  
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  4. Posts : 9,746
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
       #4

    You could try the solution shown at this website. As it's fairly detailed you should be able to follow it.

    What Are the $INPLACE.~TR and $WINDOWS.~Q Folders and Can I Delete Them?
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  5. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #5

    This method should get rid of the files for you.
    Disk Cleanup : Extended

    It's easier to make a shortcut for this as explained in the tutorial.
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  6. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #6

    Along the same as Gary posted.
    By Brink:
    Disk Cleanup - Open and Use
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  7. Posts : 605
    W7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #7

    All Gone. Solved.
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  8. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #8

    Good to hear buddy.
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