Solved Windows.old folder

[Owenpga1]

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.

 

[wanchoo]

Yes you can delete without harm.

 

[koolkat77]

this should help http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19151-windows-old-folder-delete.html

 

[Owenpga1]

this forum is great. thanks so much for your quick responses.

 

[richc46]

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.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?filter[2]=General Tips