How to delete the windows. Old folder in Windows 8-from Network

If yourWindows 8YesfromWindowsDeveloper Preview orWindows 8Consumer preview is upgraded, and you have not formatted the partition during installation, the earlier versionWindowsThe files used in will be stored inWindows. OldFolder. The file type in this folder depends on your computer. In useWindows 8After a period of time (for example, a week or two), if you are sure that your files and settings are restored to the desired location, you may want to delete them using disk cleanup.Windows. OldFolder to clear disk space.

Warning

• Before using "Disk Cleanup", make sure that all your files and settings are locatedWindows 8The expected position in. ForWindows. OldFolder deletion cannot be undone.

1. enable "Disk Cleanup" in the following ways ": sweep from the right edge of the screen to the center and click "Search". (If you use the mouse, point to the upper right corner of the screen, move the pointer down, and then click "Search "), enter Disk Cleanup in the search box, and then click or click "set" and "Release disk space by deleting unnecessary files ".

   If the system prompts you to select a drive, select the drive on which you just installed Windows and click OK ".

2. In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, "Disk Cleanup" tab, click clear system files .

   If the system prompts you to select the drive again, select the drive on which you just installed Windows and click OK ".

3. select the "previous Windows Installation" check box, and any other check boxes corresponding to the file to be deleted, and then click OK ".

4. in the message that appears, click Delete file ".