Windows 10: What would happen if I delete my SWTOOLS folder?

Discus and support What would happen if I delete my SWTOOLS folder? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I really want to clear up some space on my computer, and the biggest file I have is SWTOOLS, but I don't know what it does, and I want to delete it,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Jaxon Carpenter, Apr 16, 2022.

  1. JAXON CARPENTER
    Jaxon Carpenter Win User

    What would happen if I delete my SWTOOLS folder?


    I really want to clear up some space on my computer, and the biggest file I have is SWTOOLS, but I don't know what it does, and I want to delete it, but I fear it will stop my computer from working. What would happen if I deleted that folder? It is a whopping 9.77 GB and my computer only has 100 GB. What else can I do to clear up a lot of space?

    :)
     
    Jaxon Carpenter, Apr 16, 2022
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  2. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Trouble deleting a folder

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

    *Confused What would happen if I delete my SWTOOLS folder? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well What would happen if I delete my SWTOOLS folder? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Apr 16, 2022
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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 16, 2022
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    What would happen if I delete my SWTOOLS folder?

    Delete a file folder.

    In such cases it is often possible to use this 3-step process:

    1. Move the folder to C:\
    2. Reboot
    3. Delete the folder
     
    Frederik Long, Apr 16, 2022
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