Windows 10: Can you delete the mobilesync/backup files on C drive?

Hi,I'm trying to free up space in my C drive, and as per a few other recommendations from other threads I downloaded treeSize to see what was taking up the most space. I can see the files under apple/mobilesync/backup are taking up the most space - around 36GB. I went to delete the backup on iTunes as per a few other recommendations in other threads but on my itunes it says there's no backup to be deleted? I don't use my PC to backup my phone so I'm okay to delete the backup folder just in file explorer but I want to check before I potentially cause a problem. Is it okay to delete the folder i

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what files are in folder AppData/roaming/apple computer/MobileSync/backup? and can i just delete them - they are consuming more than 50% of my hard drive

what files are in folder AppData/roaming/apple computer/MobileSync/backup? and can i just delete them - they are consuming more than 50% of my hard drive

 

what files are in folder AppData/roaming/apple computer/MobileSync/backup? and can i just delete them - they are consuming more than 50% of my hard drive

Hi,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

• When you say that "AppData/roaming/apple computer/MobileSync/backup?", have you installed any apple software in Windows 10?

I suggest you to uninstall any apple related software installed on the computer and check if there is any backup stored due to the application.

Please get back to us with an update on Windows 10, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Can File History backup the contents of drives other than the C:\ drive?

Thanks Greg.

My Data drive, "M:\" is an internal drive, not a USB drive. I'm backing-up to an external 2TB USB drive.

As I said, I've used Windows Backup for many years and never had a problem.

File History seems attractive because it keeps a records of all file versions.

My questions still stand:

1. Can File History backup files on other than the C:\ drive? For example if I add M:\ to the "Backup these folders" list.
   
2. Does File History create an initial, full backup of folders listed in "Back up these folders"?

Regards, Dave.