{"id":2499,"date":"2022-01-28T08:08:06","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T02:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/?p=2499"},"modified":"2024-03-16T21:43:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T16:13:45","slug":"should-i-delete-windows-setup-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Delete Windows Setup Files?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Windows has surpassed Linux as the most popular operating system, with Windows 11 being the most recent version. Its configuration on a computer\/laptop has also evolved, from the time-consuming method of installing an upgraded version of Windows using CDs to the current scenario of updating Windows using a USB drive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With this upgrade comes a slew of extra files that, unless we notice it, are stored for a long time, prompting the question, &#8220;Should I Clear Windows Setup Files?&#8221; or &#8220;Do I require Windows installation files?&#8221; <\/strong>Everybody has had to upgrade or reinstall Windows at some point.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, that procedure isn&#8217;t always flawless, and you may end up with extra setup files (i.e., the files you used to finish the install and upgrade) or even files from an earlier version of an update. Here are some reasons you should delete those setup and system files and how doing so can help you improve your computer&#8217;s speed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1gewdgc-4 cLBplk\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-update-stuck-at-100\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete Guide If Your Windows Update Stuck At 100<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#What_Are_The_Extra_Windows_Setup_Files_For\" title=\"What Are The Extra Windows Setup Files For?\">What Are The Extra Windows Setup Files For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#Is_It_Possible_To_Get_rid_Of_Windows_Setup_files\" title=\"Is It Possible To Get rid Of Windows Setup files?\">Is It Possible To Get rid Of Windows Setup files?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#What_Is_the_Best_Way_to_Remove_Windows_Setup_Files\" title=\"What Is the Best Way to Remove Windows Setup Files?\">What Is the Best Way to Remove Windows Setup Files?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#What_Are_The_Things_You_Should_Know_Before_You_Use_It\" title=\"What Are The Things You Should Know Before You Use It?\">What Are The Things You Should Know Before You Use It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#Is_it_safe_to_delete_Windows_setup_files\" title=\"Is it safe to delete Windows setup files?\">Is it safe to delete Windows setup files?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#How_can_I_delete_Windows_setup_files\" title=\"How can I delete Windows setup files?\">How can I delete Windows setup files?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#What_happens_if_I_delete_Windows_setup_files\" title=\"What happens if I delete Windows setup files?\">What happens if I delete Windows setup files?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#Can_deleting_Windows_setup_files_cause_any_issues\" title=\"Can deleting Windows setup files cause any issues?\">Can deleting Windows setup files cause any issues?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#Should_I_delete_Windows_setup_files_after_an_update\" title=\"Should I delete Windows setup files after an update?\">Should I delete Windows setup files after an update?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/should-i-delete-windows-setup-files\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Extra_Windows_Setup_Files_For\"><\/span>What Are The Extra Windows Setup Files For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every year, millions of individuals upgrade their Windows operating systems. Users need to upgrade as Microsoft discontinues support for prior versions to receive fixes, security updates, and new features. Many of the directories in your previous version of Windows are backed up throughout the upgrade process, including your Windows folder (which is hidden), user profiles, documents, and program files.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/setup-files-windows.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2514\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/setup-files-windows.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/setup-files-windows.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/setup-files-windows-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These files are usually kept in two folders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows. old<\/li>\n<li>$Windows.~BT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Such folders can assist in replacing lost files after upgrading to a newer version of Windows, but they consume processing resources. In reality, Windows acknowledges that &#8220;[these folders] can consume a large amount of hard disc space on your computer&#8221; and that &#8220;removing these two directories to reclaim that space for other programs to utilize&#8221; is a good idea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/fix-google-chrome-wont-open\/\">Fix Google Chrome Won\u2019t Open Issues | Top 4 Working Methods<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Possible_To_Get_rid_Of_Windows_Setup_files\"><\/span>Is It Possible To Get rid Of Windows Setup files?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deleting Windows files can be a frightening experience. After all, system files are critical to your computer&#8217;s functioning and are hidden for a reason: deleting them will cause your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/the-computer-restarted-unexpectedly-loop\/\">computer<\/a><\/strong> to crash. However, deleting Windows setup and old data from a Windows update is safe.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s perfectly alright to get rid of any of the following (as long as you don&#8217;t need them):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setup files for Windows<\/li>\n<li>Windows. old<\/li>\n<li>$Windows.~BT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, you should not delete any of the following files:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any Windows system files in App data, Program Files, or Program data <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/windows-system-files.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5682\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/windows-system-files.png\" alt=\"windows system files\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/windows-system-files.png 1500w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/windows-system-files-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/windows-system-files-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/windows-system-files-768x410.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>C:\\windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1gewdgc-4 cLBplk\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/how-to-get-rid-of-broken-registry-items\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solving Common PC Issues: How To Get Rid Of Broken Registry Items<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Way_to_Remove_Windows_Setup_Files\"><\/span>What Is the Best Way to Remove Windows Setup Files?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As previously stated, removing\/deleting the Windows setup files is safe. The process of deleting unnecessary files is known as disc cleansing, and it mainly removes any unneeded markers or references previously utilized to detect setup files. All additional information, such as photos or other personal data, is kept secure and accessible at all times.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disc-cleanup.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2511 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disc-cleanup.png\" alt=\"disc cleanup\" width=\"700\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disc-cleanup.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disc-cleanup-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft has given a unique application called &#8220;Disk Cleanup&#8221; that comes built-in with the Windows 10 operating system to assist with the process of eliminating Windows setup files. This utility allows users to erase setup files from earlier installs, freeing up space on their computer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1gewdgc-4 cLBplk\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/how-to-fix-xbox-game-wont-install-from-disc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xbox Game Won&#8217;t Install From Disc: Troubleshooting Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Things_You_Should_Know_Before_You_Use_It\"><\/span>What Are The Things You Should Know Before You Use It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Note: Disk Cleanup does not remove setup files from your computer permanently. It disables your hard drive&#8217;s ability to identify setup files, allowing your PC to overwrite them with other data.<\/p>\n<p>The data from the original setup files can still be found on your hard disc, making it recoverable. Although Disk Cleanup hides the previous setup files, it may still influence your computer&#8217;s processing power. You can also use disk Cleanup to erase additional transient files. You can find disk Cleanup in the Start menu if you search for &#8220;Disk Cleanup.&#8221; It will automatically scan for files that can be deleted and present you with a list.<\/p>\n<p>However, this only displays files that your current user account&#8217;s permissions allow you to delete. If you have administrator privileges on the computer,<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click &#8220;Clean Up System Files&#8221; to see a comprehensive list of files you can delete. <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clean-up-system-files-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5681\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clean-up-system-files-3.png\" alt=\"clean up system files\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clean-up-system-files-3.png 1500w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clean-up-system-files-3-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clean-up-system-files-3-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/clean-up-system-files-3-768x410.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Now, check it to remove a group of files. Ensure a collection of files is unchecked if you want to keep them.<\/li>\n<li>At the top of the window, you&#8217;ll see the maximum amount of data you can erase, and at the bottom, you&#8217;ll see how much space you&#8217;ll save.<\/li>\n<li>After you&#8217;ve finished picking data, click &#8220;OK,&#8221; and Disk Cleanup will destroy the data types you&#8217;ve selected. <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disk-cleanup.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5683\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disk-cleanup.png\" alt=\"disk cleanup\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disk-cleanup.png 1500w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disk-cleanup-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disk-cleanup-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/disk-cleanup-768x410.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1gewdgc-4 cLBplk\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/avastsvc-exe-high-cpu-usage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Fix Avastsvc Exe High CPU Usage? 4 Easy Solutions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_delete_Windows_setup_files\"><\/span>Is it safe to delete Windows setup files?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, it's safe to delete Windows setup files if you don't plan to reinstall or repair Windows.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_delete_Windows_setup_files\"><\/span>How can I delete Windows setup files?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUse Disk Cleanup or manually delete the Windows.old folder and other setup files from your drive.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_delete_Windows_setup_files\"><\/span>What happens if I delete Windows setup files?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDeleting setup files frees up disk space but prevents you from rolling back to a previous version of Windows.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_deleting_Windows_setup_files_cause_any_issues\"><\/span>Can deleting Windows setup files cause any issues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo, deleting setup files won't cause issues, but ensure you're not removing essential system files.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_delete_Windows_setup_files_after_an_update\"><\/span>Should I delete Windows setup files after an update?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, you can delete setup files after an update to save space, but wait a few days to ensure the update is stable.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is it safe to delete Windows setup files?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Yes, it's safe to delete Windows setup files if you don't plan to reinstall or repair Windows.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How can I delete Windows setup files?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Use Disk Cleanup or manually delete the Windows.old folder and other setup files from your drive.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What happens if I delete Windows setup files?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Deleting setup files frees up disk space but prevents you from rolling back to a previous version of Windows.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can deleting Windows setup files cause any issues?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"No, deleting setup files won't cause issues, but ensure you're not removing essential system files.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Should I delete Windows setup files after an update?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Yes, you can delete setup files after an update to save space, but wait a few days to ensure the update is stable.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t    ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As previously stated, this utility will not permanently erase old files. A Windows Reset with permanent remove files choices is one effective technique to delete unneeded files \u2013 old windows, temp files, or personal data \u2013 and improve PC performance.<\/p>\n<p>To receive fixes, security updates, and new features, reinstall your Windows OS to its state when you originally installed it on your computer. It hides the signals and prevents your hard drive from detecting these files, but they remain on your PC&#8217;s hard disc. Also, any other software,\u00a0files, or anything that you may have manually installed or saved on your computer are deleted. This is a one-time procedure that cleans the slate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-update-error-code-0x80240fff\/\">Windows 10 Will Not Update with Error Code 0x80240fff<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows has surpassed Linux as the most popular operating system, with Windows 11 being the most recent version. 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