Windows 10: Can I delete installers?

Discus and support Can I delete installers? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Let's say I have this program that I use frequently. The installer takes a lot of space, so I'm just thinking. Can I delete the installer and will it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/AndyTheMusicLover, Mar 2, 2020.

  1. /U/ANDYTHEMUSICLOVER
    /u/AndyTheMusicLover Win User

    Can I delete installers?


    Let's say I have this program that I use frequently. The installer takes a lot of space, so I'm just thinking. Can I delete the installer and will it harm the program itself?

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    /u/AndyTheMusicLover, Mar 2, 2020
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  2. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Mar 2, 2020
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  3. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User
    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Mar 2, 2020
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  4. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    Can I delete installers?

    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 installers? ;)
    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, Mar 2, 2020
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