Re: Deleteing Windows.old?

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On Fri, 15 May 2009 20:14:02 -0400, Pete wrote:

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"Pete" <Pete@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Is it safe to delete "windows.old" from my hard disk?
It slows my virus scans down, and takes up room.


Hi Pete--

A windows.old folder is created when you install vista on a drive that
still has files on it. It is intended to protect files from your
previous windows in case you want them, and in your case you can
shift+delete it.

CH

Thanks.
I'll nuke it.
Anyway, I use Acronis backup which has saved my *ss many times!


I nuked it, and the ceiling didn't fall in. :-)

It's on a time-delay fuse...

Nah. You won't even need the B/U on Acronis...

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