Windows 10: How do I delete my user folder from Disc C?

Discus and support How do I delete my user folder from Disc C? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi. I just built a PC with dual drives- an SSD as Disc C and a 2TB hard drive as Disc D. Because I want to keep my PC running fast and smooth, I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/yoryt, Sep 1, 2020.

  1. /u/yoryt Win User

    How do I delete my user folder from Disc C?


    Hi. I just built a PC with dual drives- an SSD as Disc C and a 2TB hard drive as Disc D. Because I want to keep my PC running fast and smooth, I decided to redirect my user directory to disc D. All documents, downloads, desktop folders, etc. It worked, but now I am trying to delete the old user folder from Disc C (which comes out as empty, yet seems to have 1.5 Gb worth of content), but I’m getting an error, telling me that the folder is being used. How do I fix this?

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    /u/yoryt, Sep 1, 2020
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  2. 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 my user folder from Disc C? ;)
    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, Sep 1, 2020
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  3. 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 my user folder from Disc C? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well How do I delete my user folder from Disc C? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Sep 1, 2020
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  4. How do I delete my user folder from Disc C?

    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, Sep 1, 2020
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