Windows 10: Disc cleanup of windows.old

I have had this folder on my computer for some time now, and everytime i try to delete it, i get a message saying that i need a permission to delete it. I googled this issue, but the only suggestion i could find was to do a disc cleanup. I have done that many times without results.

:)

 

Cannot delete Windows OLD using disc cleanup.

Original Title: Peter

Cannot delete Windows OLD using disc cleanup.

 

Cannot delete Windows OLD using disc cleanup.

Hi Peter,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

• What happens when you run disk cleanup? Do you get an option to select previous OS?
• Do you receive any error message when you run disk cleanup?
• Why you want to remove Windows.old folder?

You may follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• In search type disk cleanup and hit enter.
• Click on cleanup system files.
• Under files to delete select previous operating system and click
  OK.

Note: Windows.old folder contains all the important files (user data, Program Files, Windows files, etc.) from the older version of Windows that was installed on your computer. However, before deleting it, I would suggest you to browse through
the folder and make sure you don’t have any important files in there. Having done that, you can go ahead and delete the folder.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Where is "Disc Cleanup" in WX?

Where is "Disc Cleanup" in WX? Cant seem to find "C" drive, just a list of folders.