Windows.old folder


  1. Posts : 11
    Windows 7
       #1

    Windows.old folder


    when i reinstalled windows 7 it created a windows.old folder.
    can i delete this folder without any issues?
    it's taking up about 50gig of hd space.
    thanks.
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  2. Posts : 1,167
    Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
       #2

    Yes you can delete without harm.
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  3. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #3

    this should help Windows.old Folder - Delete
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  4. Posts : 11
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    this forum is great. thanks so much for your quick responses.
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  5. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #5

    Welcome
    May I suggest, that since you have a windows.old, you did what is called an upgrade install (repair). You would be much, much better off reinstalling using the clean install method. You must save your stuff but its well worth it.
    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version[2]=General Tips
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