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| 1130647 | 2010-08-22 09:46:00 | Hi all, just cleaning up a slow pc with nearly a full hd. There are two Old PC files which date from earlier reinstalls about 4 years ago. One of the largest files in each is Windows. This appears to hold various files for the internet etc. Can I delete these? 600MB and 1.9GB in size. |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 1130648 | 2010-08-22 09:51:00 | No at first sight. They are the operating system(s). I would think you are talking about folders rather than files. |
Snorkbox (15764) | ||
| 1130649 | 2010-08-22 09:55:00 | Also are we talking about one hard drive with two partitions? | Snorkbox (15764) | ||
| 1130650 | 2010-08-22 09:56:00 | +1 with Snorkbox .... need more info before deleting. They could be needed or old backup files. | SP8's (9836) | ||
| 1130651 | 2010-08-22 10:11:00 | Also has this PC been upgraded to Win7 and one file ( Folder ) Windows.old? | Snorkbox (15764) | ||
| 1130652 | 2010-08-22 13:25:00 | Do a screen grab or photo, of the drive/partition area of concern, post it here for us. | feersumendjinn (64) | ||
| 1130653 | 2010-08-22 13:46:00 | OK - think I'll leave them be. Or drill down into each folder and delete individual files. While you were reading my question, I deleted a Program folder figuring it was archival. Bad idea. MS Office disappeared. :drool Reinstated and everyone was happy but I was the subject of some harsh glares for a few minutes. :p |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 1130654 | 2010-08-22 20:28:00 | Hi all, just cleaning up a slow pc with nearly a full hd. . You waited too long Winston..........how many years did you tell me you'd get round to dropping it over? |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1130655 | 2010-08-23 05:28:00 | OK - think I'll leave them be. Or drill down into each folder and delete individual files. While you were reading my question, I deleted a Program folder figuring it was archival. Bad idea. MS Office disappeared. :drool Reinstated and everyone was happy but I was the subject of some harsh glares for a few minutes. :p If it ever says Office 11 or 12 then never delete them! |
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