Is Safe To Delete "windows.old"
May 14, 2009Is it safe to delete "windows.old" from my hard disk? It slows my virus scans down, and takes up room.
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Is It Ok To Delete Windows.old To Free Up Drive Space?
Mar 14, 20071. Is it ok to delete windows.old to free up drive space?
2. I tried deleting it and in the recycling progress box thing, the file kept growing and growing. And when i select properties for Windows.old it too seems to be growing.
P.S. I did a custom install when I installed Home premium upgrade and I want to leave the past behind and start with a clean computer slate. I only have 77gb/225gb free. That's why I'm trying to delete it
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