Windows 10: Delete Windows files in Programs folder

Discus and support Delete Windows files in Programs folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello! I just got a new SSD and want to use my old drive as bulk storage. I found it easier to just install a new copy of Windows on my new drive. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by zingoman, Oct 14, 2020.

  1. ZINGOMAN
    zingoman Win User

    Delete Windows files in Programs folder


    Hello!
    I just got a new SSD and want to use my old drive as bulk storage. I found it easier to just install a new copy of Windows on my new drive. I installed my essential applications and wanted to use a shortcut so I can have all my old applications.
    The problem is, the old drive was my old system drive, which means the Programs folder has all the things like Windows Defender etc. I have tried to just delete those files, but I can't. Is there any tool or something to bypass the requierd permission to delete those files?
    Thanks!

    :)
     
    zingoman, Oct 14, 2020
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  2. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Delete Windows files in Programs folder ;)
    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, Oct 14, 2020
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  3. ROBOX
    RoboX Win User
    Windows 8 - delete windows folders in another drive

    I have the problem (from Windows 8) to delete the folders windows and programs on a secondary disk on which it was 7 .... know how to get full control to delete those folders?
     
    RoboX, Oct 14, 2020
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  4. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Delete Windows files in Programs folder

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Delete Windows files in Programs folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Delete Windows files in Programs folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Oct 14, 2020
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