Deleting old win folder


  1. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #1

    Deleting old win folder


    I have a folder from when I first installed Win 7 that contains my old windows. It a over 13 GB and I want to remove it as it's been sitting around for 4 years now.

    When I try to remove it I get the error message I do not have permission. I am the administrator and allowed all but special permissions on the drive. When I try to change the read only attributes I get the message I need permsisson for the "Trusted Installer".

    Everything I've tried says access denied. Even in the command prompt using the suggested prompt RD /S /Q "D:\old win"

    So how do I get rid of this folder?
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  2. Posts : 71,976
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Red,

    If you mean the C:\Windows.old folder, then the tutorial below can help show you how to delete it.

    Windows.old Folder - Delete

    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 14,606
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
       #3

    you may want to copy any data that is in your users folder in the windows old folder before trying the steps in this tutorial...

    Windows.old Folder - Delete

    edit: that was quick shawn, if your not fast your last!!
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  4. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    It is on another drive. H:\old win is the name. When I chose to delete system restore and shadow copies under disc cleanup it ask twice if I want to delete the files and I choose yes but it does not delete the folder.

    I was able to rename the folder but it still is read only and I cannot delete any of it.
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  5. Posts : 71,976
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    In that case, you might see if the free program Unlocker may be able to delete it.
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  6. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    After renaming it oldwin I went back to the command prompt screen and tried this

    takeown /F H:\oldwin\* /R /A

    This allowed me to take ownership as but still can't delete it.

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  7. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I finally got rid of the folder. I had to give myself ownership under the security> advanced> ect> tab and also give myself full permissions also under that tab.
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  8. Posts : 71,976
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #8

    Great news Red. Thank you for posting back with your results. :)
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