Windows 10: Intune Factory reset creates windows.old folder

Discus and support Intune Factory reset creates windows.old folder in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm trying to get clear if this is normal behavior or something that recently pops up.If we wipe a device with Intune without checkboxes like "keep... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by edza, Dec 23, 2021.

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    Intune Factory reset creates windows.old folder


    I'm trying to get clear if this is normal behavior or something that recently pops up.If we wipe a device with Intune without checkboxes like "keep data" checked the wipe action creates a folder windows.old where some user data is still available. That is not correct because a wipe should as it says "delete all personal and company data".If we reset a personal device, not enrolled/AD joined in Intune, the same happens. Used a recent version 21H1 to test.If you want to sell your old personal device, re-assign a company device of if it's stolen, there should no data being left on the device

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  2. old windows

    Hi I have just reset my daughters laptop to factory settings and updated it to windows 8.1 on the hard drive I have a windows folder and an old windows folder can I get rid of the old windows folder and how would I get rid of it, as I am not used to win 8.
     
    cookiemonster, Dec 23, 2021
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  3. Reset to factory settings

    No I love Windows 10.....but my computer was acting strange so I thought I would do a factory reset and put Windows 10 back onto my computer.

    If I do create a bootable Windows 10 would I lose the recover drive information that comes with the computer?

    Could you give me the steps to create a bootable of Windows 10.....I asked HP if there was anyway I could get Windows 10 put on it while they had it and they said no.

    Thank you.
     
    jeanniespc, Dec 23, 2021
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  4. Intune Factory reset creates windows.old folder

    creating new folder problem in windows 10 creator

    Hi Gudiya,

    The problem you've encountered in creating a folder could be caused by software or program conflict as the issue appeared a few days after installing the Windows 10 Creators update. For us to know if this only occurs when creating a new folder from the desktop,
    we suggest that you try creating a new folder using a keyboard shortcut or from File Explorer. Please refer to the steps below:

    Creating a new folder using a keyboard shortcut.

    • Click on the desktop.
    • Press CTRL + SHIFT + N.
    • A new folder should be created.

    Creating a new folder from File Explorer.

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Hover your mouse on the location where you want to create a new folder.
    • Right-click it, go to New > Folder.

    In case the problem persists, then we suggest that you go ahead and perform a clean boot. Doing so will start your computer using minimal drivers to help us determine what conflict is causing the problem. Check out
    How to perform a clean boot in Windows for the detailed steps.

    Let us know the result so we can further assist you.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Dec 23, 2021
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