What files should i delete on WIndows 10?

[elizaaa]

I need help.. i needa speed up my pc and idk what files to delete 🙁

 

[Microsoft Windows 8]

If it is a new PC, I think it would be safe to delete the "OEM" folder, but back it up in case there are driver installation files which you may want to use later on.

If you upgraded, I think there is "Windows.old" folder. Delete that. It may not let you, so just "Take ownership" of the folder

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/


Also $Windows~WS$ and $Windows~BS$ should be safe to delete.

Otherwise, delete all the files in:

C:\Windows\Temp

and

C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Temp

 

[reedo_43]

Deleting files will not speed up your pc but free up space.

 

[Microsoft Windows 8]

Deleting files will not speed up your pc but free up space.

Reedo is correct. Freeing up space, in my opinion, is a waste of time, unless 99% of your drive is filled up.

 

[boshettee]

Add more memory...upgrade from HDD to SSD
These are the two easiest ways to speed up your PC. If you only want to free up space then suggestions given should help.

 

[TbsToy]

Windows 10 does a spectacular job of doing it's own house cleaning, unlike 7. We recommend to not delete anything except... On all three of the W10 machines here we did delete the .old folder through disc cleanup. All those ole 3rd party cleaning tools are obsolete for W10. Some security programs like Malwarebytes and Superantispyware are good. Defender is built in to 10. So much for third party antivirus programs. Notice the C drive volume doesn't keep getting larger all the time like in 7 . Great house cleaning work with 10.
Sincerely,
Walt Prill.