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Why does my computer want to Delete my Previous Version of Windows?

I'm on Windows 10 and I keep getting this message popping up on my computer.

It says my computer is running low on storage. We can free up some space by deleting your previous version of Windows. Warning: You won't be able to get back to it.

My C Drive is running really low on space any idea on how to clear more space in a safer way?

Hi IntenseJames
when you upgrade to a new build, windows stores the old version for a short while to allow you to roll back if you experience serious issues.

if your only issue is that you are short of space, it is safe to delete the old version.

you can run disk clean-up to remove temporary and junk files.
click start, type disk clean-up
select c drive
select items from the list
and click ok

run disk clean-up again
click the clean-p system files button
select from the list, include previous windows installations and click ok

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Hi, IntenseJames

My name is Phillip, an Independent Advisor trying to help.


Here is a link where there are recommendations to try to solve your storage problem :)

https://support.microsoft.com/es-ve/help/12425/...

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Hi IntenseJames
when you upgrade to a new build, windows stores the old version for a short while to allow you to roll back if you experience serious issues.

if your only issue is that you are short of space, it is safe to delete the old version.


Will it delete all of my saved files?

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no, it will not delete any user files (unless you are saving files in the system or temporary folders),
some like to leave the download folder in order to keep the files they have downloaded

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Hi, IntenseJames

My name is Phillip, an Independent Advisor trying to help.


Here is a link where there are recommendations to try to solve your storage problem :)

https://support.microsoft.com/es-ve/help/12425/...

Regards.

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It's in Spanish.......... and not English.

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you can run disk clean-up to remove temporary and junk files.
click start, type disk clean-up
select c drive
select items from the list
and click ok

run disk clean-up again
click the clean-p system files button
select from the list, include previous windows installations and click ok

What do I delete exactly that does not touch my saved files?

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