Windows 10: Can I delete a folder on C drive safely?

Discus and support Can I delete a folder on C drive safely? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Recently I wanted to clear storage on my c drive so I uninstalled some architecture related software like revit and AutoCad as I no longer needed them.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by es-Mennatallah.Abolhamd20, Nov 29, 2023.

  1. ES-MENNATALLAH.ABOLHAMD20
    es-Mennatallah.Abolhamd20 Win User

    Can I delete a folder on C drive safely?


    Recently I wanted to clear storage on my c drive so I uninstalled some architecture related software like revit and AutoCad as I no longer needed them. After the installation some storage had freed up but not as much as a thought it would. I opened the C drive and found a 22 gigabyte sized folder under the name Autodesk which is the publisher of the software. I right clicked the folder and the delete option was available and no administrator icon was next to it like other folders in the same drive like program files.Does it mean that I can delete it safely??

    :)
     
    es-Mennatallah.Abolhamd20, Nov 29, 2023
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  2. BONDEXTREME
    BondExtreme Win User

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    So I personally don't have any problems with this folder at the moment but one of my friends is wondering if it's safe to delete everything in that folder since he is trying to free up some space on his hard drive. Thanks!
     
    BondExtreme, Nov 29, 2023
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  3. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User
    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Can I delete a folder on C drive safely? ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Nov 29, 2023
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  4. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Can I delete a folder on C drive safely?

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Can I delete a folder on C drive safely? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Can I delete a folder on C drive safely? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Nov 29, 2023
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