Delete Windowsold folder? Is this too easy to do and what exactly is it? This one hosts an important function, which is simply explained below!
What exactly is the Windowsold folder?
The Windowsold folder is a backup of Windows. But what is it needed for?
Starting with Windows 10, there were the so-called InPlace upgrades. This is an upgrade from the respective Windows versions. The first Windows 10 version had the version number 1507. In the meantime this has been changed and is already at version 22H2. So every time an InPlace upgrade is performed, a backup of Windows is created. This is then called Windows.old folder. This has significant advantages. Through this backup it is possible to revert to the previous version of the Windows update in case there are complications during the update process. Moreover, it is also possible to revert to the previous version after the update in case applications or the device do not run properly anymore.
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Can I remove the Windowsold folder just like that?
Very clear answer. No. Under no circumstances should the folder be deleted just like that. The reason for this is that the folder is built into various system options and this could cause problems.
Also, you should wait for a certain amount of time before removing Windowsold folder as it gives the above mentioned benefit. If your system is not running smoothly with the latest Windows version, then you can simply revert to the previous version.
However, if everything is running properly, then the folder can be removed properly as follows.
What is the best way to remove the Windowsold folder?
The Windowsold folder is best removed using the Microsoft integrated tool “Disk Cleanup”.
This is started as administrator.
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In the list there is now the item “Previous Windows installations”. This is selected and confirmed with “OK”.
Now the deletion must be confirmed with “Delete files”.
The old Windows version is now removed and the disk space is freed again!
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