Windows 10: How do I get rid of Windows.old?

Discus and support How do I get rid of Windows.old? in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; I did a clean install of Windows 10 from a disc I burned at MS website. This morning, while scanning my PC for malware and viruses, it scanned files in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by therealsimpsons, Aug 15, 2015.

  1. How do I get rid of Windows.old?


    I did a clean install of Windows 10 from a disc I burned at MS website. This morning, while scanning my PC for malware and viruses, it scanned files in c:\Windows.old\.

    How can that be possible, and how do get rid of it?

    Thank you,

    TRS

    :)
     
    therealsimpsons, Aug 15, 2015
    #1

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    Bruce Hagen, Aug 15, 2015
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    Angel DS_995, Aug 15, 2015
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  4. Ron99 Win User

    How do I get rid of Windows.old?

    If you dont have to go back to an earlier windows, just delete the directory.
     
    Ron99, Aug 15, 2015
    #4
  5. Charlie Win User
    Try this
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...0-a.html?ltr=W
     
    Charlie, Aug 15, 2015
    #5
  6. Well, that did the trick, thanks for the help.

    TRS
     
    therealsimpsons, Apr 4, 2018
    #6
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