Can I delete the Windows.old folder after reinstalling Windows?

Discussion in 'Software' started by kjhansen56, Mar 26, 2015.

  1. kjhansen56

    kjhansen56 Corporal

    As in the title: I had to do a re-install of Windows (Vista), as my system was crashing or running so slow it appeared to be crashing. The re-install worked fine, but now I have this HUGE folder called Windows.old. Uses up a lot of space on my C: drive. Can I delete it without harmful affects on my computer?
    Keith
     
    kjhansen56, Mar 26, 2015
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  2. psco2007

    psco2007 Master Sergeant

    You can transfer it to a different hdd and peruse it at your leisure.

    After you have saved everything you want, just delete it.
     
    psco2007, Mar 26, 2015
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  3. kjhansen56

    kjhansen56 Corporal

    Disk Cleanup didn't work so I'm transferring all the files to my terabyte drive. 73gb! It says it has hours to go, but an hour takes about 30 seconds from what I can see.
     
    kjhansen56, Apr 2, 2015
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  4. psco2007

    psco2007 Master Sergeant

    Moving the windows.old to a different hdd is your best bet anyway.

    There may be some things you want to save before you delete it.
     
    psco2007, Apr 2, 2015
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