Windows 10: Needing Permission to Delete Windows.old

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  1. IDKMANBRUV
    idkmanbruv Win User

    Needing Permission to Delete Windows.old


    I want to delete Windows.old but it says that I don't have permission to do that, how do I give myself permission?

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    idkmanbruv, Apr 28, 2024
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  2. DONEGALJOE
    donegaljoe Win User

    Needing permission from SYSTEM to delete windows old.


    Hi folks,

    I want to delete the windows old folder in windows 10 as its hogging up quite a bit of space, only upgraded windows 8 to 10 a few days ago.

    However it wont let me, I have tried disk cleanup and tried to delete the windows old folder, but it tells me I don't have permission to delete this folder, and if I try again it says that I need permission from SYSTEM to make changes to this folder.

    Any help appreciated.
    Thanks
    Joe
     
    donegaljoe, Apr 28, 2024
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  3. CEREBERUS
    cereberus Win User
    Needing permission from SYSTEM to delete windows old.


    When you used disk cleanup, did you click the button to clean up old system files?
     
    cereberus, Apr 28, 2024
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  4. RUZ SAN
    Ruz San Win User

    Needing Permission to Delete Windows.old

    Delete old version of windows

    Hi Erle,

    Some running files or services may be preventing you from deleting the old version of Windows on your computer, or there may be a conflict regarding permissions. We'd like to know some things to get a better picture of the problem and help you resolve it.
    Please answer the following:

    • Are you trying to delete the Windows.old folder?
    • What error do you get when deleting the file?
    • Did you find the Previous Windows installation(s) file when you ran Disk Cleanup?
    • How long has it been since you upgraded the computer to Windows 10?

    You can try the suggestions shared by SpiritX MS MVP on this
    page     to permanently delete the folder of your previous operating system.

    Let us know if any of the steps work for you.

    We'll be glad to offer additional assistance if needed.

    Regards.
     
    Ruz San, Apr 28, 2024
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