Windows 10: Is it safe to delete the $WINDOWS.~TMP folder itself, not just the files in the folder?

Discus and support Is it safe to delete the $WINDOWS.~TMP folder itself, not just the files in the folder? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I understand that I can delete the folders and files inside it, but will Windows 10 be unhappy if that folder isn't there, or will it just recreate it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by SteveNelsonXA, May 9, 2020.

  1. Is it safe to delete the $WINDOWS.~TMP folder itself, not just the files in the folder?


    I understand that I can delete the folders and files inside it, but will Windows 10 be unhappy if that folder isn't there, or will it just recreate it as needed?

    :)
     
    SteveNelsonXA, May 9, 2020
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  2. Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Is it safe to delete the $WINDOWS.~TMP folder itself, not just the files in the folder? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Is it safe to delete the $WINDOWS.~TMP folder itself, not just the files in the folder? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, May 9, 2020
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  3. Windows installation folder

    A couple of years ago, I read that Windows has a special folder that contains files used during the installation process. Also, I heard there's another folder that Windows uses as a back-up of every system file, just in case the user wants to do a system restore. Where can I find both folders and are they safe to delete?
     
    GoFigureItOut, May 9, 2020
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  4. Anusha Win User

    Is it safe to delete the $WINDOWS.~TMP folder itself, not just the files in the folder?

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Is it safe to delete the $WINDOWS.~TMP folder itself, not just the files in the folder? ;)
    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, May 9, 2020
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