Windows 10: Prevent Windows 10 from Automatically Deleting Windows.old Folder

Discus and support Prevent Windows 10 from Automatically Deleting Windows.old Folder in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I recently reinstalled my Windows 10 operating system. It generated the infamous Windows.old folder. Unfortunately, the folder will be deleted... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MatthewI_632, Oct 9, 2021.

  1. Prevent Windows 10 from Automatically Deleting Windows.old Folder


    I recently reinstalled my Windows 10 operating system. It generated the infamous Windows.old folder. Unfortunately, the folder will be deleted automatically in 10 days, but I have some important program files inside the folder.Is there a way to prevent my Windows 10 from automatically deleting the Windows.old folder after 10 days?

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    MatthewI_632, Oct 9, 2021
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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 Prevent Windows 10 from Automatically Deleting Windows.old 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, Oct 9, 2021
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 9, 2021
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  4. RoboX Win User

    Prevent Windows 10 from Automatically Deleting Windows.old Folder

    Windows 8 - delete windows folders in another drive

    I have the problem (from Windows 8) to delete the folders windows and programs on a secondary disk on which it was 7 .... know how to get full control to delete those folders?
     
    RoboX, Oct 9, 2021
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