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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: markw1947 on April 28, 2008, 09:30:43 PM

Title: Deleting unused folders from Program Files
Post by: markw1947 on April 28, 2008, 09:30:43 PM

I was just browsing through the various Program Files on my C disc and found some that seemed useless.  Like AOL9 and Big Fix.  I went to my add/remove programs on my control panel and saw that there were no programs currently installed with those names.  Can I delete these folders from my Program Files without causing harm?

Thanks,
Mark

Title: Re: Deleting unused folders from Program Files
Post by: Broni on April 28, 2008, 09:32:22 PM

Most likely, yes.

Title: Re: Deleting unused folders from Program Files
Post by: markw1947 on April 28, 2008, 09:56:23 PM

And thank you again Broni for your quick reply!

Title: Re: Deleting unused folders from Program Files
Post by: Broni on April 28, 2008, 10:06:22 PM

You're welcome :)
If you want to be extra cautious, don't empty Recycle Bin for couple of days to see, if computer doesn't complain about deleted folders.