Do I need 'windows.old'

oldhat wrote on 1/16/2011, 4:13 AM

In Magix PC Check and Tuning 2010 > Data Manager > Optimise Disc Use, I'm trying to clean up my drive C and note that 'Windows' occupies 31% of the space while 'Windows.old' occupies nearly 17%.
Do I need 'Windows.old' ??

Thanks

Gerald

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Man o' Lakes wrote on 1/18/2011, 4:36 AM

Hi oldhat. You upgraded to Win 7 perchance? It's up to you really whether you want to keep it or not, but at 17% you sure would win a lot of space. I found this useful in a Google search.

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/what-is-windows-old-folder-and-how-to-remove-it/

Certainly worth a read.

Cheers M o' L

oldhat wrote on 1/18/2011, 5:09 AM

Many thanks - very helpful - yes, I'd upgraded from XP to Vista and had no idea that the old stuff had been retained.

Oldhat

Hi oldhat. You upgraded to Win 7 perchance? It's up to you really whether you want to keep it or not, but at 17% you sure would win a lot of space. I found this useful in a Google search.

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/what-is-windows-old-folder-and-how-to-remove-it/

Certainly worth a read.

Cheers M o' L

oldhat wrote on 1/23/2011, 3:35 AM

Thanks for replies - yes, I've deleted the windows.old folder with no visible effect on my system, saving 17% of the space on my drive C. I also saved 3 GB by opting not to use the 'hibernate' feature in future, as I've not found it useful.