Deleting windows.old


  1. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
       #1

    Deleting windows.old


    Is it safe to delete the windows.old directories?
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  2. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #2

    As long as you no longer need it, yes.
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  3. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x
       #3

    you cant just select it and delete its too big for the recycle bin

    if you hold shift or ctrl and then right click it and delete it skips the recylce bin on deteation of files
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  4. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Tews said:
    As long as you no longer need it, yes.
    Thanks Tews
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  5. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #5

    Golly, I guess ive never done this before... I learn something new everyday...
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  6. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks Jay, I'll do that.
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  7. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #7

    RichFrogg said:
    Tews said:
    As long as you no longer need it, yes.
    Thanks Tews

    You're welcome Rich....excuse the Bozone...
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