Windows 10: Is deleting a microsoft c++ file ok?

Discus and support Is deleting a microsoft c++ file ok? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I got a new laptop and I went to microsoft store. I saw that a microsoft c++ file failed to download. So I wanted to press the retry button but I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/TheaskalotGuy, Nov 18, 2020.

  1. Is deleting a microsoft c++ file ok?


    I got a new laptop and I went to microsoft store. I saw that a microsoft c++ file failed to download. So I wanted to press the retry button but I pressed on the cancel button. I think the file contains a thing about 2015 or somthing. What should I do?

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    /u/TheaskalotGuy, Nov 18, 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 Is deleting a microsoft c++ file ok? ;)
    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, Nov 18, 2020
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  3. Alden Rey Win User
    deleting hard drive files

    Hi,

    May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
    perform the task:

    • Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
    • Choose the files to delete
    • Click on "Clean up system files"
    • Click on Ok

    For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Nov 18, 2020
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  4. Is deleting a microsoft c++ file ok?

    Windows old files deleting

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query at Microsoft community. I will be glad to assist you.

    I suggest you follow this steps and check if it helps.


    • Open Disk Cleanup by clicking the Start button. In the search box, type Disk Cleanup, and then, in the list of results, click Disk Cleanup.

    • If you're prompted to choose a drive, click the drive you just installed Windows on, and then click OK.

    • In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, on the Disk Cleanup tab, click Clean up system files.

    • If you're again prompted to choose a drive, click the drive you just installed Windows on, and then click OK.

    • Select the Previous Windows installation(s) check box, and any other check boxes for the files you want to delete, and then click OK.

    • In the message that appears, click Delete Files.
    Hope this helps.

    For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.

    Thank you.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Nov 18, 2020
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