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The thread discusses a large 7 GB folder labeled "Win7 crap" found on a Windows 7 system, with the original poster seeking advice on whether it can be safely deleted, suspecting it's leftover clutter. An expert responds explaining that the folder likely contains log files related to Windows updates, which may indicate past update failures, and recommends inspecting these files to identify issues before deleting. The expert also mentions that the Windows.old folder can be removed once the system is stable, advising backups or system restore points beforehand; overall, the tone is informative and supportive.
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can i delete this thing? is it just all the Win7 crap left over? its a good 7 gb. just wondering. i hate having clutter and bloat.
 

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Those are log files created by Windows that should contain the update files which caused the upgrade failure.
I would suggest looking in to them first to see which update/s failed to possibly fix/correct it, after which, you can safely delete it.

The Windows.old can also be deleted once your system is running smooth with no issues, but I would suggest either running a System Restore Point or backing up the entire system before deleting it.

Hope this helps

Don
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Those are log files created by Windows that should contain the update files which caused the upgrade failure.
I would suggest looking in to them first to see which update/s failed to possibly fix/correct it, after which, you can safely delete it.

The Windows.old can also be deleted once your system is running smooth with no issues, but I would suggest either running a System Restore Point or backing up the entire system before deleting it.

Hope this helps

Don
 

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