navigations Posted July 5, 2019 ID:1320586 Share Posted July 5, 2019 So I was updating windows, and didn't notice it was updating. I then had to get back on and reinstall the update. While nothing seemed to change, my computer made a Windows.Old folder for some reason and I can't delete it. Also, my Tamper Protection was off after the update. I have scanned my computer and no threats were found but I am still concerned about why both of these things happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Naggar Posted July 5, 2019 ID:1320619 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Hi, My name is Maurice. I will be helping and guiding you, going forward on this case. You do have a separate case here which needs handling first. Lets just hold off on this one until the other is closed. For this here, it seems what you interrupted was a Windows 10 build Upgrade. Likely it is the Build 1903 update. Creation of a Windows.old is quite normal on a build upgrade run. Lets keep this case on hold for now. Sincerely, Maurice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted July 5, 2019 Root Admin ID:1320620 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Topic moved to PC Help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digmorcrusher Posted July 5, 2019 ID:1320713 Share Posted July 5, 2019 The Windows old folder should delete itself after one month, if you can't wait you can remove it through disc cleanup. I would leave it in case for any reason you need to revert back to the previous version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Naggar Posted July 5, 2019 ID:1320717 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Microsoft Windows Update has its own cleanup routine. Leave the Windows.old alone. I will have more tips for @navigations once we finish his active case on Windows Malware removal sub-forum. Sincerely, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted July 5, 2019 ID:1320718 Share Posted July 5, 2019 38 minutes ago, digmorcrusher said: The Windows old folder should delete itself after one month It is now 10 DAYS. FYI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Naggar Posted July 6, 2019 ID:1320821 Share Posted July 6, 2019 @navigations Judging by your last remarks, on your other help topic, your pc seems to now have Windows 10 Build 1903. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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