I only want to know why I keep getting these files showing ( windows.old ) after I just installed vista over xp. How do I get rid of these files ?
2007-09-13 17:08:15 · 5 answers · asked by kenogirlmd 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I have no clue as how to format a hard drive ...could anyone explain ?
2007-09-13 17:17:55 · update #1
i had the probelm but i got rid of it doesn't it takes ur space well if want to delete them just follow this and don't reinstall ur windows
1. Go to my computer
2.Go to ur local disk (or drive) try to find a folder named windows old
3. When u find it click on it and delete every thing but let the folder windows old be there empty
4.Go to ur desktop and click on recyclebin and empty it
5. Now u have more space
6.Enjoy =]
Hope*It*Helps
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2007-09-13 17:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by stranger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not so fast - read this before you decide:
Windows.old files – when to delete
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/2038/vista_remove_old_xp_files_after_upgrade_windows_old
Vista: Remove Old XP Files after Upgrade (Windows.old)
When you upgrade Vista over XP, a copy of your previous XP installation is preserved on your hard drive in case you want to revert back to XP. If you are happy with your vista installation, you delete your old XP files to reclaim a ton of hard drive space.
Windows.old contains your previous XP installation. It is difficult to remove it manually so let Vista do the work for you.
Remove Windows.old:
1. Click Start
2. Select All Programs
3. Select Accessories
4. Click System Tools
5. Pick Disc Cleanup
6. Select Files from all users on this computer
7. Confirm the UAC
8. Select the drive that contains your old installation
9. One of the options will be to delete your old installation. Select it and let the Disc Cleanup Utility do its thing.
2007-09-13 17:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have done a clean install, before over writting Vista over it. If you have the full version of Vista, then format hard drive and do a clean installation.
2007-09-13 17:14:40 · answer #3 · answered by ej3dval1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it if I were you, given your almost complete lack of knowledge concerning the subject (I am not being sarcastic, just realistic.)
My suggestion: take your computer to a place such as COMPUSA which does installs for a reasonable price . Deleting windows stuff on your own is asking for major disaster to happen.
2007-09-13 17:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by ohenry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just delete them, if the operating system needs them they won't delete but if the system does not need them they will delete.
2007-09-13 17:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋