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Old 01-13-2009, 11:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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[SOLVED] Removing Windows.old in Vista

How do I remove the windows.old folder in vista. I have tried everything I know to remove. Things like takeown parameters, change ownership, calcs parameters, changed permissions and even reinstalled windows. Please help if you know how to remove this folder. I need the space that it is using.
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Old 01-13-2009, 01:06 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Removing Windows.old in Vista

hi i hope this is useful remove the windows.old folder in vista http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931702
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hi i hope this is useful remove the windows.old folder in vista http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931702
I followed the instructions in the link that you sent. Problem solved. Thank you.
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Old 01-14-2009, 03:15 PM   #4 (permalink)
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glad it worked happy to help
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