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The forum thread discusses methods for removing the Windows.old folder after upgrading to Windows 8. The original poster shares a video tutorial on how to do so, while a second user notes that simply deleting the folder via the C: drive is another method. A third user explains that the Windows.old folder may also appear after a system reset or clean install, providing additional context. Overall, the thread offers practical advice on removing the Windows.old folder post-upgrade.
Thread Author
Hello all,

Came across this yesterday. Video on how to remove Windows.old after upgrading to Windows 8;

Hope you find this useful

Don

 

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techgeekcasey

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You can also delete Windows.Old by going into the C:/ drive and just deleting the Windows.Old folder, but your way is good too if not better.
 

Jimbo22

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This windows old folder will also appear when you do a system recycle or your hard drive....windows 8 version of a format/clean install.