Windows 10: In Win10 Pro how do I delete files in the "System Volume Information" folder

In Win10 Pro how do I delete files in the "System Volume Information" folder

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Removing errant files in the "System Volume Information" folder under Windows 10.

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I suggest you to first stop Volume Shadow Copy service and try to remove the files and check. Follow the steps provided below:

Step 1: Stop Volume Shadow Copy service

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  Press Windows logo Key + R key.
  
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  Type services.msc.
  
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  Search for Volume Shadow Copy service.
  
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  Right click on it and select
  Stop.
  

Now, take ownership of the System volume Information folder and then try to delete its contents.

Step 2: File permissions.

• Right click on System volume Information folder.
• Select Properties.
• Go to Security tab.
• Select the user name.
• Click on Edit button.
• Under permission to Authenticated user, check on full control.
• Click on Apply and OK button.

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How do I delete files on system volume information?

System Volume Information is used for System Restore Points. You can limit the amount of space that System Restore uses. to go deeper,. try these suggestions How do I delete huge files from System Volume Information - Microsoft Community