How To Delete Windows Old Folder in Windows 11 (Windows.Old)

Опубликовано: 18 Январь 2025
на канале: TechBee

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How To Delete Windows Old Folder in Windows 11

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to delete the *Windows.old* folder on your Windows 11 PC safely and effectively. The *Windows.old* folder contains files from a previous installation of Windows, and while it can be helpful for restoring your system, it takes up significant disk space. If you're sure you no longer need it, freeing up that space can help optimize your system's performance.

What You'll Learn in This Video:
Why the *Windows.old* folder exists and its purpose.
How to use the *Command Prompt (CMD)* to initiate cleanup.
Steps to use the *Disk Cleanup Tool (cleanmgr)* to locate and remove the folder.
How to select *Cleanup System Files* for a more thorough disk cleanup.

Key Steps Covered:
1. **Open Command Prompt**: Learn how to launch CMD with administrator privileges.
2. **Run Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr)**: Use the built-in Windows tool to identify unnecessary system files.
3. **Enable Cleanup System Files**: Understand why this option is essential for removing the Windows.old folder.
4. **Finalize Cleanup**: Verify the removal and reclaim valuable disk space.

This video is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to manage storage more efficiently on Windows 11.

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