How to delete other windows folder

If you're already familiar with basic DOS commands, feel free to skip ahead. If you can't open Command Prompt as an administrator, no worries. The only difference is that you may not be able to delete some protected files, which shouldn't be a problem in most cases.

Now that Command Prompt is open, use cd to change directories to where your files are. I've prepared a directory on the desktop called Test Folder. Note: Any files deleted with the del command cannot be recovered.

Be very careful where and how you use this command. Also, bonus tip — Command Prompt has basic autocompletion. So you could just type in del test , press the tab key, and Command Prompt will change it to del "Test File.

Sometimes files are marked as read only, and you'll see the following error when you try to use the del command:. Both commands work the same way, but let's stick with rmdir since it's a bit more expressive. Also, I'll use the terms directory and folder interchangeably for the rest of the tutorial. Note: Any directories deleted with the rmdir command cannot be recovered. But if your disk is in a low disk space, you can delete Windows.

Many users report that the size of Windows. Can I delete this folder for more space? Yes, you can delete Windows. However, you will no longer be able to downgrade the current Windows to a previous version. To ensure the data and OS is safe, you are supposed to backup the entire system for Windows 10 recovery in case of unexpected system failure and other errors.

I strongly recommended you backup Windows 10 to an external storage device to ensure your data and OS valid and available. How to backup Windows 10? Secure Download. Then, click Backup and System Backup on the main console, select a location for your backup, click Start Backup finally.

Want to free up space for C drive, you can delete this folder with Disk Cleanup utility. This is the most easer way. In Disk Cleanup, you cannot see Windows. If you cannot find it either, you should click on the Clean up system files button first. Tip: In case of you need the Windows. Accepting reality betrays higher harmony with life.

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