Windows 10: How can I delete windows while leaving everything else intact?

Discus and support How can I delete windows while leaving everything else intact? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello, I am in the process of upgrading my computer (or constructing a new one. It's sort of a ship of Theseus situation). My new computer will have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Birdyer, Jan 3, 2021.

  1. /U/BIRDYER
    /u/Birdyer Win User

    How can I delete windows while leaving everything else intact?


    Hello, I am in the process of upgrading my computer (or constructing a new one. It's sort of a ship of Theseus situation).

    My new computer will have an SSD which I plan to use for a fresh copy of Windows, and all of my programs and games. My old hard drive has a lot of media on it though, which I would like to keep where it is.

    To free up space on the old hard drive, I want to delete windows, and most of my old programs, leaving only some media and backups behind. Is there a good way to do this? I don't want to transfer the OS or any programs since frankly I'm due for a clean install anyways.

    EDIT: I will have a complete installation of Windows on the new SSD before I start cleaning off the old drive. I also don't need help transfering the licence, since I'm just going to get an educational licence from my university.

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    /u/Birdyer, Jan 3, 2021
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  2. BESTELLEN
    bestellen Win User

    Deleting contacts from Windows 10


    When you say Windows Mail Live are you referring to Mail app or Windows Live Mail?

    I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.


    • Open Windows Live Mail.
    • Press Ctrl + 3 using your keyboard. Right-click on the contact to delete it if it is a single contact.
    • Highlight all contacts by pressing Ctrl + A.
    • Click Delete located on the Ribbon bar.
    • Click OK when you see the message These contacts will also be deleted from Hotmail, Messenger, and other Windows Live services.

    After following the steps above, all your contacts that you have manually added to your account will be deleted however, contacts coming from third-party sites such as Facebook will not be deleted unless you remove Facebook from your account.

    For Mail app:

    Open People app then delete the contact.

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    bestellen, Jan 3, 2021
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  3. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User
    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Jan 3, 2021
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    How can I delete windows while leaving everything else intact?

    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Jan 3, 2021
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