What can I delete on my C:\ Drive please?

SexyGreyFox · 31 Dec 2017 at 16:38

Can I get rid of the Windows.old & Windows10Upgrade folders?

Also what would my serial number be?
Would it be my Windows 7 serial?

Thanks

SexyGreyFox · 31 Dec 2017 at 16:41

I should have Googled for the first bit

SexyGreyFox · 31 Dec 2017 at 17:03

Orcvader said:
Use disk cleanup and check the system files tick box, that will allow you to remove windows.old and any leftover files used for updates/upgrades, as well as older updates that aren't needed any more. Your recycle bin could do with some emptying as well .

Yes, if it was upgraded from 7, your 10 key will be the same as the 7 key.

I read Google directly after I posted and did the first bit

Thanks for the confirmation of serial.

SexyGreyFox · 1 Jan 2018 at 12:40

Thanks

SexyGreyFox · 1 Jan 2018 at 13:10

Moley said:
Just to clarify for anyone who is unsure, when following this advice Windows will still ask you for a product key but you can take the option to skip/enter later and it will actually contact the Microsoft servers when it starts updating and auto-activate for you so you don't need your product key.

Does this also apply if you had to change your motherboard or is it tied in with the motherboard?