solution for deleting windows.old folder after update latest version 26100 which fails


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I have updated my windows 11 to latest 24h2. After I started deleting folder windows.old folder. Now it says I need admn permission. As admin only I installed new version.
How to delete that folder?
 

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LVGandhi said:
I have updated my windows 11 to latest 24h2. After I started deleting folder windows.old folder. Now it says I need admn permission. As admin only I installed new version.
How to delete that folder?
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Use disk cleanup.
 

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Thanks cereberus!
 

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    windows 10
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    Laptop
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    Asus
    Memory
    8gb
  • Operating System
    Macos Monterey
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple macbook air M1 2020
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