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The thread discusses whether to delete the Windows.old folder after refreshing Windows. Contributors note that deleting it frees up disk space and is typically automatic after 30 days, but it can be manually removed via disk cleanup or command line if needed. Overall, the discussion suggests deleting the folder is generally beneficial unless specific backup or rollback needs exist.
The thread discusses whether to delete the Windows.old folder after refreshing Windows. Contributors note that deleting it frees up disk space and is typically automatic after 30 days, but it can be manually removed via disk cleanup or command line if needed. Overall, the discussion suggests deleting the folder is generally beneficial unless specific backup or rollback needs exist.
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no you don't need to but you can if you want
- right click the C drive
- select disk clean-up and the extra clean up system files option
- tick previous windows
p.s, the folder itself will be removed by the clean up... that is one way you know that you did not make a mistake
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Hermitkrab
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Is there any benefit to deleting Windows Old? Shouldn't that be kept if you wish to reset your computer?
Axel PC
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@Neemobeer I thought it stayed until you deleted it? Now, will the entire folder be deleted or just the contents and are you notified when it's deleted? Thanks.
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The entire Windows.Old directory will be removed.
On Pro and Enterprise versions you can get and set the rollback counter
DISM /Online /Get-OSUninstallWindow
DISM /Online /Set-OSUninstallWindow /Value:<days>
On Pro and Enterprise versions you can get and set the rollback counter
DISM /Online /Get-OSUninstallWindow
DISM /Online /Set-OSUninstallWindow /Value:<days>
