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Which Windows Update Files Can I Delete?

Marcus Vance • • 4 min read
Which Windows Update Files Can I Delete?
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What Windows files are safe to delete?

Let’s step through some Windows files and folders that are totally safe to remove, along with why you might want to erase them.
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Now, let’s look at what you can delete from Windows 10 safely.

  • The Hibernation File. …
  • Windows Temp Folder. …
  • The Recycle Bin. …
  • Windows. …
  • Downloaded Program Files. …
  • LiveKernelReports. …
  • Rempl Folder.

Which Windows 10 update is deleting files?

Which Windows 10 update is deleting files? On February 11, 2020, Microsoft released a buggy Windows 10 update, KB4532693, which caused files to randomly disappear from certain users’ desktops. The issue took Microsoft some time to fix, and many users had to recover their data using data recovery software.

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Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.