Windows 10: mpksldrv.sys in downloads folder; is this safe to delete?

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  1. JG_4006
    JG_4006 Win User

    mpksldrv.sys in downloads folder; is this safe to delete?


    I recently noticed that there is a file in my downloads folder named "mpksldrv.sys"; I'm not sure how it got there, but I was wondering if this is safe to delete since it is a Microsoft file. Any help is appreciated.

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    JG_4006, Jan 27, 2025
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  2. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Trouble deleting a folder

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

    *Confused mpksldrv.sys in downloads folder; is this safe to delete? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well mpksldrv.sys in downloads folder; is this safe to delete? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 27, 2025
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  3. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User
    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.
     
    topgundcp, Jan 27, 2025
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    mpksldrv.sys in downloads folder; is this safe to delete?

    Safe to Delete this Folder?

    HiJames

    Yes that folder is safe to delete, it is left over form a Windows 10 Upgrade and not required by your system

    The 3 common folders you may find after a Windows Upgrade are listed below and they can always be deleted safely after the upgrade completes:

    $GetCurrent

    $WINDOWS.~BT

    $Windows.~WS
     
    DaveM121, Jan 27, 2025
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