Windows 10: No permission to delete Windows.old

Discus and support No permission to delete Windows.old in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I upgraded my Windows and I want to delete Windows.old but it says that I don't have permission to delete it, how do I give myself permission?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by idkmanbruv, Apr 28, 2024.

  1. IDKMANBRUV
    idkmanbruv Win User

    No permission to delete Windows.old


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

    :)
     
    idkmanbruv, Apr 28, 2024
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  2. RUZ SAN
    Ruz San Win User

    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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  3. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Apr 28, 2024
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  4. BREE
    Bree Win User

    No permission to delete Windows.old

    Permission issue

    Presumably because TrustedInstaller is the owner (hence you need its permission), suggesting that img3.jpg was installed by Windows at some time.

    Presumably that also means it can be uninstalled. How did you get it in the first place? Where is it located?

    If you really want to delete it yourself, then taking ownership would seem a logical first step.
     
    Bree, Apr 28, 2024
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