Can I safely get rid of these old Windows Folders from my HD?


  1. Fmik
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    windows vista 32 bit
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    Can I safely get rid of these old Windows Folders from my HD?


    I am moving or deleting files on my HD that I don't want or need. I noticed that my C: drive has the following folders:
    Windows 18.9 GB
    Windows.old 52.2 GB
    Windows.old.000 8.0 GB

    Are the folders labeled Windows.old and the Windows.old.000 necessary to keep on my HD?
    I did the clean install from Vista to Windows 7 about 6 years ago and have been getting along just fine without the old system; so I do not want to use any of the old version of Windows (Vista).

    How do I go about removing the old and old.000 files the right way? what are the steps involved?
    Yes, I am a beginner at this.
    Thank you for any help you can provide.
    Last edited by Fmik; 01 Oct 2015 at 23:25. Reason: more clarity
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  3. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Here is a couple to tutorials by Brink and Lordboy 75 that should help you.

    If you have things in Windows 7 Old you can use this one.

    Windows.old folder - Restore into a new installation

    If you want to remove Windows 7 Old completely you can use this one.

    Windows.old Folder - Delete
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  4. Fmik
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    Thank you for the links. I will give them a try.
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  6. Fmik
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    windows vista 32 bit
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    I followed the tutorial and was successful in eliminating previous versions of Windows that were still on my HD. I now have more than 60 GB of space on the HD which is helping performance.
    Much appreciation for your help.
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  7. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Your very welcome.

    Check now and again and make sure you keep at least 10 to 15 % of free space. Windows 7 needs a little elbow room to work properly.
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