Windows 10: What is the folder C:\OS?

Discus and support What is the folder C:\OS? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Windows 11 Pro.The Drive/Partition label is OS C: but I also have a folder named C:\OS.It seems to have subfolders with the same names as folders... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jeff Cowdery, Nov 2, 2023.

  1. JEFF COWDERY
    Jeff Cowdery Win User

    What is the folder C:\OS?


    Windows 11 Pro.The Drive/Partition label is OS C: but I also have a folder named C:\OS.It seems to have subfolders with the same names as folders directly under C:.What is this folder, how did it get there and do I need to keep it? All the files under C:\OS seem to be duplicates.Thanks.

    :)
     
    Jeff Cowdery, Nov 2, 2023
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  2. ANUSHA
    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 What is the folder C:\OS? ;)
    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 2, 2023
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  3. GAMINGTURKEY1
    gamingturkey1 Win User
    SLI with different cards

    Here is what is did
    step 1:
    What is the folder C:\OS? 1516036961984-png.png




    step 2:
    What is the folder C:\OS? 1516036994068-png.png




    :/ i dont get this doe ?

    okay ive done the same thing as you but i cant put the file back into the folder

    • Copy nvlddmkm.sys in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_5518e59e8d3b48f4\ to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ and replace the existing one.
    that thing
     
    gamingturkey1, Nov 2, 2023
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  4. RINJO
    rinjo Win User

    What is the folder C:\OS?

    Window old directory in C drive


    You are right, what I meant by a clean install is that I reset my PC from the 'recovery' section in settings that removed the previous installation along with all the applications installed on it.

    I will try the steps that you have suggested.
     
    rinjo, Nov 2, 2023
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