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All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Level 2. You can use it to restore your system to the old version of Windows if you don't like the new version. But, don't wait too long— Windows will automatically delete the Windows.
So, yes, the folder can be deleted although in most cases, you should leave it alone. The Intel file is a log file, you can safely delete the entire folder. If Windows upgrade process went through successfully and the system is working fine, you can safely remove this folder.
Note: Using Disk Cleanup is another option to remove this folder. The Hibernation File. The Recycle Bin. The Windows Old Folder Files. Windows Update Folder. The swsetup is separate from the recovery partition. The drivers and preinstalled programs are located in both places. If you run the system recovery from the recovery partition it will recreate the swsetup folder. Just cut it and paste it wherever you want to store it. PerfLogs short for Performance Log is a system-generated folder in Windows It stores the system issues and other reports regarding performance.
You can find the folder in C:, but you can remove it or relocate it in another partition or directory. You can 't just delete everything in the WinSxS folder , because some of those files are needed for Windows to run and update reliably.
However, with Windows 7 and above you can use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool to delete older versions of Windows updates you no longer need. PerfLogs Performance Logs is a Windows 7 and 10 system generated folder , that stores a log file of system issues and other performance related reports. The folder is typically available in your computer boot partition typically C:. Can I delete the Amd folder in C: drive?
Yes, that's where the installer files extract to and aren't needed after install. The programs will continue to work without them. Become a Patron of Ask Leo! Downloaded setup files are the new installation media. Once used, they can be deleted without harm to the application. Like installation media, though, you should keep them somewhere safe, in case you need to run setup again and the download is no longer available from the original source.
Setup files and packages downloaded from the internet are just like the original installation media you received back in the day when you purchased software in physical form. Almost all software used to be sold and distributed on CD or DVD media or floppy disks, if you go back far enough.
You would run the setup program from the disc , and the software was copied onto your computer. After setup was complete, you removed the discs and began using the new software on your machine. When you run the downloaded setup program, it copies the software onto your hard disk. I recommend you save that downloaded setup program somewhere before you delete it from your hard drive. When you have physical media, like an installation DVD, you can keep it somewhere and grab it when needed.
If you routinely delete set-up files before saving them somewhere else, when it comes time to set up that program again, you might be out of luck. The most common scenario for needing that download again is getting a new machine.
The second most common scenario? The instructions for a complete reinstall are pretty simple: reinstall Windows and then reinstall all your applications.
It varies, of course, depending on how you organize your life. That could be a different machine, an external hard drive, your backup drive, cloud storage, or some other storage location dedicated to the task.
When I download software to my machine I currently 1 :. I can also save space in OneDrive by making the folder, or just the file, cloud-only. In my case, since I have several computers, this practice allows me to avoid downloading the same thing multiple times. Subscribe to Confident Computing! Less frustration and more confidence, solutions, answers, and tips in your inbox every week.
Download right-click, Save-As Duration: — 8. It might be different yet again by the time you read this. I have some OLD downloads that are 10 to 15 years old, some of those are bough softwares, from now out of business vendors, that I still use regularly.
Doing it twice, or more, a year is only for peoples that are doing researches, testing and other things that may corrupt the OS or worst or that demand a clean slate state.
He just said that he, given his very special use of his computer, regularly did clean reinstalls. Not twice a year, no, but periodically is indeed a good idea. You have great articles, and I read them often. Could you please make them less wordy. I have to read and read to get the answer. Could you just say mostly yes or no and then briefly delineate.
Unfortunately answers are rarely just yes or no, and require explanation so that individuals can take the actions most appropriate to their situation. I get that some one may like a short and sweet answer; but the reality is, I am sure there are many of us who appreciate the explanations.
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