Windows 10: Can i delete the subfolders of local under AppData

Discus and support Can i delete the subfolders of local under AppData in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi Expert,I am reading about the different role of each sub-folder under AppData. I am wondering if I can delete the content of Local sub-folder or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by nightearth, Jun 23, 2021.

  1. NIGHTEARTH
    nightearth Win User

    Can i delete the subfolders of local under AppData


    Hi Expert,I am reading about the different role of each sub-folder under AppData. I am wondering if I can delete the content of Local sub-folder or just empty the temp sub-folder under local.

    :)
     
    nightearth, Jun 23, 2021
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  2. NIGHT HAWK
    Night Hawk Win User

    Over 50GB of Temp Files in AppData Subfolder


    All of 239mb less then a 1/4 of 1gb here after 3 full years.


    Can i delete the subfolders of local under AppData [​IMG]


    I wouldn't be in such a rush to clean that out entirely however as well as in the Local Low temp which has a MS empty folder with empty sub folder safe to remove however.


    Can i delete the subfolders of local under AppData [​IMG]


    You may just run into something like this where an active program is still accessing files there! Or after deletion a program may prompt that a file is missing. That's why there's a temp folder for temp files which each program may dump or overwrite automatically.
     
    Night Hawk, Jun 23, 2021
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  3. FIGARO_J
    Figaro_J Win User
    Safe to delete AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update ?

    What will I lose if I delete the 3.0 GB "Windows Phone Update" directory in my desktop AppData\Local\ folder? There are two subfolders, presumably one for each update I've installed. I'm assuming these are phone backups, with the newer one being incremental.
    So, would there be any ill effects of deleting these other than being unable to restore the phone to its prior state?
     
    Figaro_J, Jun 23, 2021
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  4. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User

    Can i delete the subfolders of local under AppData

    deleted AppData Account Picture file

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you with it.

    I suggest you to refer the following Microsoft help article to about AppData folder.

    What is the AppData folder?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-appdata-folder

    Note: This link is also applicable to Windows 10 as well.

    I suggest you to perform System Restore on your computer and check if you are able to get back the AppData folder.



    System Restore brings a system to an operable condition after a disaster so that it can again accept and process data.



    To perform System Restore follow the step provided below.



    • Press Windows Key + R Key
    • Type rstrui and press Enter.


    Hope this resolves your issue. Do let us know if it helped. For further assistance, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Jun 23, 2021
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