Does Windows.old folder exist in your system? and you are wondering can I delete Windows.old from PC? You have also tried to delete Windows.old folder using normal methods like clicking the “delete” key.
Now how you can delete Windows.old files from Windows 10. As you have known from several attempts that it’s still there after pressing the “delete” key or “shift + delete” key.
Before we explain how to delete Windows.old folder, it is important to tell you What is Windows.old file? and why Windows.old folder exists?
What is Windows.old Folder?
When you upgrade your PC from Windows 7 to Windows 10 or Windows 8 to Windows 10. If you forget to first format the hard disk during this process. The install wizard automatically saves a copy of Window’s old version inside the “Windows.old” folder.
Why Windows.old Folder is made?
The Windows.old folder is a copy that is made as a safeguard mechanism. In case something goes wrong during Windows 10 installation. The operating system will use the Windows.old folder as a backup to revert back any change automatically.
On the other hand, you can also use Windows.old folder to go back to your previous version. If you didn’t like the new Windows version
So, how to delete backup files in windows 10? Well, you can delete Windows.old Folder using process explained in this post. The same method also applicable if you want to delete the previous version of windows.
Another reason to remove Windows.old folder from Windows 10 is that it has a huge size. If you are already short on hard disk memory then deleting Windows.old will free a lot of precious space.
Windows 10 can delete Windows.old folder on its own after one month. But where you have an urgent need for space on your hard drive, then you should follow the method explained below.
How to Delete Windows.old Folder In Windows 10
You can by force delete folder windows 10 and here’s the proper way to delete the Windows.old folder Windows 10
First Step: Click in Windows’ search field, type Cleanup, then click Disk Cleanup.
Second Step: Click the “Clean up system files” button.
Third Step: Wait a bit while Windows scans for files, then scroll down the list until you see “Previous Windows installation(s).”
Fourth Step: Check the box next to the entry, then make sure there are no other boxes checked (unless you do indeed want to delete those items). Click OK to start the cleanup.
