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The thread discusses whether it's safe to delete a large number of files in a folder, which mainly contains temporary files and subfolders from software installations. The original poster asks if they can delete 1,100 files, later clarifying that the subfolders hold over 84,000 files and has already deleted them, storing them in the recycle bin. Other contributors confirm that such temporary files and installation leftovers are generally safe to delete, and additional advice notes that files from installations can also be safely removed from the recycle bin afterward.
The thread discusses whether it's safe to delete a large number of files in a folder, which mainly contains temporary files and subfolders from software installations. The original poster asks if they can delete 1,100 files, later clarifying that the subfolders hold over 84,000 files and has already deleted them, storing them in the recycle bin. Other contributors confirm that such temporary files and installation leftovers are generally safe to delete, and additional advice notes that files from installations can also be safely removed from the recycle bin afterward.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Many of those items in that folder were subfolders. they actually contained over 84,000 files. Took a moment or 3 to delete. They're all tucked away in my recycle bin in case I need one of them in the future.
