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2 Windows Folders in C Drive: How to Delete One of Them
Having 2 Windows folders is rare and most likely a glitch
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Updated onJanuary 26, 2024
updated onJanuary 26, 2024
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2 Windows folders in a C drive is an unusual occurrence, however, some users have encountered it on their PCs.
In today’s guide, we’re going to take a closer look at this problem and show you how to remove the other Windows folder.
What can I do if I have 2 Windows folders in C drive?
Before we take a closer look, we advise you to scan that folder or your entire C drive with your antivirus software and ensure that the folder wasn’t created by malware.
1. Check both folders
If the results differ, the other one might be a file in disguise and potentially malicious.
2. Try to remove the directory
Create a backup before performing these steps, and make sure you select the correct directory.
If you’re having issues removing the folder, we have a guide on what to do iffiles won’t delete on Windows 11, so don’t miss it.
3. Reset Windows 11
We don’t recommend resetting unless necessary, but if you weren’t able to remove the other directory and you think it might harm your PC, resetting the PC is a valid option.
Can I delete the Windows folder in the C drive?
You can’t delete a Windows folder using the regular method. You might be able to remove it if you start a Command Prompt from installation media or if you use live Linux USB.
By deleting the Windows folder, your operating system won’t be able to start anymore, so keep that in mind.
Having 2 Windows folders in a C drive is rather uncommon, and unless your PC is having any other problems, or it’s infected by malware, there’s no reason to remove this folder.
There are other Windows folders you can encounter, and we wrote about one in our$Windows.~WS folderguide. We also have a guide on how todelete the Windows.old folder on Windows 11, so don’t miss it.
Have you ever encountered this issue and how did you fix it? Let us know in the comments!
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
