Windows 10: why can't i delete folder C:\$WINDOWS.~BT at all?

Discus and support why can't i delete folder C:\$WINDOWS.~BT at all? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am experiencing a persistent and frustrating issue on my Windows 10 PC. After attempting to install Windows 11, I am unable to delete the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Olivier Kowalski, Jun 15, 2024.

  1. OLIVIER KOWALSKI
    Olivier Kowalski Win User

    why can't i delete folder C:\$WINDOWS.~BT at all?


    I am experiencing a persistent and frustrating issue on my Windows 10 PC. After attempting to install Windows 11, I am unable to delete the C:\$WINDOWS.~BT folder, which is occupying 30GB of space on my drive. I have attempted several methods to resolve this issue, all to no avail. Here are the steps I have taken so far: Applied Admin Permissions: I applied full admin permissions to all users on my PC for the C:\$WINDOWS.~BT folder and attempted to delete it normally. However, I received a notification stating that I need permission from "another user" the other user being me to make cha

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    Olivier Kowalski, Jun 15, 2024
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  2. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink why can't i delete folder C:$WINDOWS.~BT at all? ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Jun 15, 2024
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  3. PILL MONSTER
    Pill Monster Win User
    I deleted $Windows~.BT folder that was propably Windows 10 files. How to recover?

    The Windows $BT folder is there in case you want to recover the old OS. It's not needed for an upgrade.

    But here's a link anyway....*Smile why can't i delete folder C:$WINDOWS.~BT at all? :) Windows 10 Build 10240



    I think BT is an abbreviation for "Bloat". lol
     
    Pill Monster, Jun 15, 2024
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  4. TINTAI
    Tintai Win User

    why can't i delete folder C:\$WINDOWS.~BT at all?

    I deleted $Windows~.BT folder that was propably Windows 10 files. How to recover?

    Hello,

    So about two weeks ago I deleted a $Windows~.BT folder (through the cmd). Now I know that was Windows 10 files ready for install.

    How can I download it again? I'm sure I need to reinstall some update. But which?

    Tintai
     
    Tintai, Jun 15, 2024
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