Windows 10: Delete Catroot2.bak folder

I found a "Catroot2.bak" folder in my Windows/System32 directory. Is it save to delete it?

:)

 

Trouble deleting a folder

Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

*Confused

Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well hwell:

 

Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


Suggestion:

1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
   x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
   NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.

 

windows 10 updates won't download and install

I have seen similar suggestions to other people reporting similar problems. I have tried the Windows Update troubleshooter, and it found nothing. Before I go to the next step, I want to clarify three points. First, I am not installing Windows 10. I
am already running it. The other suggestions said to stop/start appidsvc, rather than misserver. Since I can't find misserver in the Services list, I assume appidsvc is correct. Second, the other suggestions to rename the Software Distribution and Catroot2
folders said ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak and ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak. Does it matter whether I use those commands or the commands you suggested. Finally, should the .bak or .old folders be changed
back to their original names, or will the SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folders be regenerated?