Delete your previous version of Windows - Microsoft Support
Ten days after you upgrade to Windows, your previous version of Windows will be automatically deleted from your PC. However, if you need to free up drive space, and you’re confident that …
KB5012334—Delete the Windows.old folder using Storage sense …
The Windows.old folder contains the previous version of Windows on your device. If you want to remove the previous version after you upgrade, the easiest method is to use Storage sense in …
Disk cleanup for Windows 10 cumulative updates
Feb 6, 2016 · Because Windows 10 updates are cumulative, content from previous updates remains on the hard disk and unnecessarily consumes space. This update forces the removal …
Free up drive space in Windows - Microsoft Support
If your PC is running low on free space, you might not be able to install important Windows updates, and your PC’s performance may be affected. Here are some ways to free up space …
Manage drive space with Storage Sense - Microsoft Support
Important: Storage Sense works on your system drive only, which contains the Windows operating system and is usually referred to as C:. To free up space on other drives, go to Start …
Delete your previous version of Windows - Microsoft Support
Ten days after you upgrade to Windows, your previous version of Windows will be automatically deleted from your PC. However, if you need to free up drive space, and you’re confident that …
Disk cleanup for Windows 10 cumulative updates - Microsoft …
Feb 6, 2016 · Because Windows 10 updates are cumulative, content from previous updates remains on the hard disk and unnecessarily consumes space. This update forces the removal …
Reset your PC - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Resetting your PC in Windows is a powerful feature that allows you to restore your device to its original state, which can be useful whether you're experiencing performance …
Go back to the previous version of Windows - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · For a limited time after upgrading Windows, you have the option to go back to the previous version you had installed. This can be useful if you encounter issues with the new …
Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder after a Windows …
After the 10 days, most of the content of the Windows.old folder is automatically deleted. If a Window.old folder exists on a device, any subsequent attempts to install, upgrade, refresh, or …