Windows 10: Can I delete Windows 10 folders under "This PC"?

Discus and support Can I delete Windows 10 folders under "This PC"? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Under "This PC", can I delete folders such as Music, or Pictures, if I do not use them? And, if I delete the app to build 3D Objects, and the folder... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by RossMilburn, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. ROSSMILBURN
    RossMilburn Win User

    Can I delete Windows 10 folders under "This PC"?


    Under "This PC", can I delete folders such as Music, or Pictures, if I do not use them?


    And, if I delete the app to build 3D Objects, and the folder under "This PC", will I be able to download that app in future, if I decide to use 3D Objects?

    :)
     
    RossMilburn, Sep 8, 2020
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Sep 8, 2020
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  3. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User
    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 Windows 10 folders under "This PC"? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Can I delete Windows 10 folders under "This PC"? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Sep 8, 2020
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  4. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    Can I delete Windows 10 folders under "This PC"?

    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 Windows 10 folders under "This PC"? ;)
    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, Sep 8, 2020
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