Windows 10: Will the C:\$extend\ directory be deleted if I do a windows 11 update re-install?

Discus and support Will the C:\$extend\ directory be deleted if I do a windows 11 update re-install? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; This folder contains 176Gb of data and I would to get rid of it without losing all my apps.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Warrenf2, May 8, 2023.

  1. WARRENF2
    Warrenf2 Win User

    Will the C:\$extend\ directory be deleted if I do a windows 11 update re-install?


    This folder contains 176Gb of data and I would to get rid of it without losing all my apps.

    :)
     
    Warrenf2, May 8, 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 Will the C:$extend\ directory be deleted if I do a windows 11 update re-install? ;)
    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, May 8, 2023
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  3. ATHLON2K15
    Athlon2K15 Win User
    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    Is it C:\Windows\Installer or C:\Windows Installer

    ??
     
    Athlon2K15, May 8, 2023
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  4. DRONE
    Drone Win User

    Will the C:\$extend\ directory be deleted if I do a windows 11 update re-install?

    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, May 8, 2023
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