Windows 10: How do I delete C:\hpswsetup folder?

Discus and support How do I delete C:\hpswsetup folder? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have a C:\hpswsetup folder from when I updated drivers. The folder just contains installers but windows won't let me delete said folder and it's not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Hao S, Dec 31, 2022.

  1. HAO S
    Hao S Win User

    How do I delete C:\hpswsetup folder?


    I have a C:\hpswsetup folder from when I updated drivers. The folder just contains installers but windows won't let me delete said folder and it's not automatically deleting the folder how do I fix this?

    :)
     
    Hao S, Dec 31, 2022
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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 How do I delete C:\hpswsetup 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, Dec 31, 2022
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  3. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User
    Trouble deleting a folder

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

    *Confused How do I delete C:\hpswsetup folder? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well How do I delete C:\hpswsetup folder? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Dec 31, 2022
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    How do I delete C:\hpswsetup folder?

    Delete a file folder.

    In such cases it is often possible to use this 3-step process:

    1. Move the folder to C:\
    2. Reboot
    3. Delete the folder
     
    Frederik Long, Dec 31, 2022
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