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 your files and …
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 your files and …
KB5012334—Delete the Windows.old folder using Storage sense in …
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 the Settings …
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 This update forces the removal of outdated …
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 > Settings > …
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 version, …
Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder after a Windows upgrade
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 reset Windows …
System Restore - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025 After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or …
Backup and restore with File History - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Whether you accidentally delete a file, make unwanted changes, or experience a technical issue, File History can come to your rescue by allowing you to recover previous versions of …
How to uninstall a Windows Update - Microsoft Support
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend …