How To Delete Windows.old Folder From Windows 10 or Windows 11

To delete the Windows.old folder from Windows 10 or Windows 11, follow these steps:

• Open Disk Cleanup: Type "Disk Cleanup" in the Windows search bar and select "Disk Cleanup" from the search results.

• Select the drive: Choose the drive where the Windows.old folder is located and click "OK."

• Click on "Clean up system files": Click on "Clean up system files" button to open the advanced disk cleanup options.

• Select "Previous Windows installation(s)": Check the box next to "Previous Windows installation(s)" and any other items you want to delete.

• Click on "OK" and then "Delete Files": After selecting the items to be deleted, click on "OK" to confirm and then click on "Delete Files" to start the deletion process.

• Wait for the deletion to complete: Depending on the size of the files being deleted, the process can take a few minutes to complete. Wait for the process to finish.

The Windows.old folder contains files from the previous version of Windows that can be used to restore your system to a previous state. However, it can take up a significant amount of space on your hard drive, so it's recommended to delete it once you've confirmed that everything is working correctly on the new version of Windows.

Overall, deleting the Windows.old folder from Windows 10 or Windows 11 is a simple process that can help free up valuable storage space on your hard drive. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily delete the folder and reclaim the space it was occupying.