Windows 10: Delete Windows BT file

Discus and support Delete Windows BT file in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi so I'm thinking of this weekend finally updating my windows version from 1809, but I have an issue I have about 20 GB's of space taken from a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Redbatman, Jan 16, 2020 at 10:48 AM.

  1. REDBATMAN
    Redbatman Win User

    Delete Windows BT file


    Hi so I'm thinking of this weekend finally updating my windows version from 1809, but I have an issue I have about 20 GB's of space taken from a previous failed installed 1903 update back in September and I'd like to get rid of it.

    Disk Cleanup won't show the file and I downloaded TakeOwnershipPro but that was taking too long and doing the CMD wasn't working either. (See below)

    So any other ideas I can do before I finally install my new windows version?
    takeown /F C:\$Windows.~WS\* /R /A
    icacls C:\$Windows.~WS\*.* /T /grant administrators:F
    rmdir /S /Q C:\$Windows.~WS\

    :)
     
    Redbatman, Jan 16, 2020 at 10:48 AM
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  2. TINTAI
    Tintai Win User

    I deleted $Windows~.BT folder that was propably Windows 10 files. How to recover?

    Hello,

    So about two weeks ago I deleted a $Windows~.BT folder (through the cmd). Now I know that was Windows 10 files ready for install.

    How can I download it again? I'm sure I need to reinstall some update. But which?

    Tintai
     
    Tintai, Jan 16, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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  3. DYAN REY
    Dyan Rey Win User
    Windows.~bt & Windows.old, can I delete them?

    Hi Mark,

    There are several ways on how to delete Windows.~bt & Windows.old folders on your computer. Simply follow the steps below:

    • Go Search and type Disc Cleanup.
    • Check the folder that you want to delete.
    • Press Ok.

    Note: Once you delete Windows.~bt file on your computer, you won't be able to go back with your previous Windows version.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Dyan Rey, Jan 16, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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  4. PILL MONSTER
    Pill Monster Win User

    Delete Windows BT file

    I deleted $Windows~.BT folder that was propably Windows 10 files. How to recover?

    The Windows $BT folder is there in case you want to recover the old OS. It's not needed for an upgrade.

    But here's a link anyway....*Smile Delete Windows BT file :) Windows 10 Build 10240



    I think BT is an abbreviation for "Bloat". lol
     
    Pill Monster, Jan 16, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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