How to delete an old system folder "Windows"?

The article will tell how to delete the folder "Windows.old" in different versions of Windows.

When some users set a new version " Window.s "or updated then" Windows 10."You are found on the system disk incomprehensible for them a large folder named" Windows.old." This folder really takes up an excess place, it is not deleted from the system disk and, in fact, does not perform absolutely no functions, except for the rollback function (that is, return to the old version " Windows»).

This folder contains almost the entire previous operating system if you reinstall " Windows"The user did not delete it in the settings. The advantage of this folder for the user can be what the files from the old "are included in it. Desktop», « My documents" etc. And if you did not have time to overwrite them, then do it before you read our instructions.

In our instructions below you will learn how to remove the old system folder " Windows»For various versions of this operating system. If our instructions will seem to you not understandable in print, then at the end you can view the video for full clarity.

We delete the old folder "Windows.old" from OS "Windows 10"

If you installed the latest version Windows 10."And you need to delete an old system folder with the name" Windows.old."You can use for at least two options for this. We describe both ways, choose which you will seem more convenient.

First, let's talk about the updated version. The fact is that in the new version of the tens we have an improved function of automatic disk cleaning. Now we can perform such cleaning and in manual mode, choosing all the folders and files unnecessary to us.

So, do the following operations:

• We pass along the way " Start—Parameters—System—Memory device"And in the right window, click on the item" Release a place now", As shown in the screenshot of the blue arrow.

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

• Next, the system will analyze files and folders on your computer from which you can get rid of. When you open a list of ready-to-delete folders and files, check the box opposite the item specified by the blue arrow on the screenshot. Thus, the system will understand what you want to get rid of the folder " Windows.old.».

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

• Next, click on " Delete files"Over the represented list. After that, all the files and folders you marked, including " Windows.old."Will be removed from the system.

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

This method, in principle, can be considered the most convenient, as you need to fulfill the minimum of action, simply by pressing the mouse to the specified points. But if you have an older version " Windows 10."(Or you have" Windows 7./8/8.1"), Then we will have to use administrator rights (if they are, there will be no problems) to fully fulfill our task. Below, give the second method of deleting the folder " Windows.old.»From" Windows 10." (as well as " Windows 8.»).

We delete the old folder "Windows.old" from OS "Windows 10/8"

As we said, when you are updated to the tenth version of "Windows" with the previous or install the usual methods " Windows 10./8/8.1"On top of another operating system (that is, without removing it from the system disk), then you have a large folder" Windows.old.».

Once again, you will never come in handy, if you just do not want to return to the old operating system again. Therefore, we recommend at least a month to refrain from the removal " Windows.old."So you can try a new operating system and finally decide whether to leave it or not.

We already know from the previous instructions, how to delete it, but not everyone can approach such an option, especially if you have eight. If you decide to get rid of the folder " Windows.old."And you need to use other methods, then we will advise you to do the following:

• Click on the keyboard simultaneously the key " Windows"(In the left lower part of the keyboard, it will be the logo of the operating system) and the key" R." After that, the system window will open, in which you need to enter the command " cleanmgr."And click on" OK.».

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

• Next, we wait until the operating system analyzes the hard disk for unnecessary files and folders.

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

• Next will open a new system window with a list of all files and folders, which it is recommended to remove from the hard disk. You must have administrator rights (Simply put, the computer should belong to you along with the operating system) to make further actions. And then we will clean the disk from unnecessary system files.

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

• Next, in the new list, find to the item " Previous installations of Windows"And put the checkbox opposite it. Press " OK." After that folder " Windows.old.»It will be completely removed on your computer.

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

Check if whether the folder disappeared from the hard disk and disappear and just in case restart the computer. We repeat if this instruction is complex for perception in print form, then at the end of the review there are videos for a more visual review.

We delete the old folder "Windows.old" from OS "Windows 7"

If you tried to delete " Windows.old.»The usual method, as is done with the generated files and folders, the first step of the instruction below may not work. But you do not stop on this and read the instructions to the end.

So, we need to carry out the following operations:

• Go to the folder " A computer", Press the right mouse button on the system disk" C.", We pass in the context menu to the bottom item" Properties"And through the opened system window, we produce cleaning the hard disk, as shown in the screenshot

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

• Next, after the system analysis, a familiar system window with a list of unnecessary files and folders will open. Click on " Clear system files».

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

• Then new items will appear, among which we need to put a tank opposite the item indicated by the green arrow " Previous Installations. Click on " OK."And we wait until the operation fails.

We delete the system folder with the files of the previous operating system

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