Windows 10: Can't Delete Windows.old because of leftover DriverStore folders

Discus and support Can't Delete Windows.old because of leftover DriverStore folders in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Found a solution. Follow this link and use the technique outlined in Option 3 ("Boot to Command Line"): Windows.old Folder - Delete in Windows 8... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by rkennedy01, Jul 28, 2015.

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  1. RKENNEDY01
    rkennedy01 Win User

    Can't Delete Windows.old because of leftover DriverStore folders


    Found a solution. Follow this link and use the technique outlined in Option 3 ("Boot to Command Line"):

    Windows.old Folder - Delete in Windows 8

    Worked like a charm. Just remember to disable Bitlocker before attempting to boot into the Advanced repair options, etc.

    RCK
     
    rkennedy01, Jul 29, 2015
    #16
  2. RVCJEW
    rvcjew Win User

    Glad you found a way to get rid of it as that folder is a bare to keep for SSD users.
     
    rvcjew, Jul 29, 2015
    #17
  3. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member
    You can also boot into safe mode which lets you use explorer. I had to do that to get rid of old users' folders.
     
    NavyLCDR, Jul 29, 2015
    #18
  4. BOOZAD
    Boozad Win User

    Can't Delete Windows.old because of leftover DriverStore folders

    I just thought I'd give this a try, checked my C: drive and Windows.old was already gone. Strange.
     
    Boozad, Jul 29, 2015
    #19
  5. MUSKY
    musky Win User
    worked foe me thanks,but it still keep all programs associtated with the windows 7 i had in it.
     
    musky, Apr 4, 2018
    #20
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