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    Removing Windows.old

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fred2028, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Just went from RC1 -> RTM and can't delete my Windows.old folder due to these 2 files (attached). How do I remove them?
     

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    Try removing it in safe mode?
     
    Garandhero, Aug 21, 2009
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    Yes, no success. Tried Killbox, no success. Apparently those 2 files don't exist in that location () but when I searched my entire computer for their names, only those came up. Also, I cannot rename them or anything, and file Properties show errors.
     
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    They dont exist eh ? :p Sounds like a similar problem someone had today. Try this program.
     
    CooLMinE, Aug 21, 2009
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    WOw, worked like a charm. +1
     
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    Not bad, seems like this program has a nice success rate vs issues like this one. Glad i could help :)
     
    CooLMinE, Aug 21, 2009
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