Do I need windows.old

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

I am very confused about this folder. I really want to know that if I reinstall my windows again will the second windows.old folder make it lagier or change anything. Can I delete the windows.old folder or do I need it.

dandn0ten · Apr 27, 2014

yes you can delete it as you want

tmt69 · Apr 27, 2014

Windows.old is essentially your old "program files" if you don't need anything from the previous installation of windows (before you upgraded) feel free to delete it and save space. It won't harm the computer, but it may contain data you have forgotten about or need, check it out first, delete it otherwise! Save that hard-drive space!

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

does anyone know were you found all the drivers in the windows.old like AUdio and sound so I didnt delete it.

tmt69 · Apr 27, 2014

viktor strelis :

Drivers are associated with the current operating system, you will probably need to find compatible versions for the new install. I'm not sure if I'm answering your question but you don't really need those drivers from the previous installation, and if you end up needing one of them, you are better off getting new, compatible ones.

dandn0ten · Apr 27, 2014

no need to worry about those drivers in old window because once you install new window it will go directly to new window program files

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

Thank you. And does anyone know the answer to this http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2121475/driver-start-reported-problem-code.html#13180773

tmt69 · Apr 27, 2014

viktor strelis :

Perhaps a USB power surge overloaded the port? Maybe there are new drivers for the device that could help?

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

I dont know how to get them. Il give u the info I know maybe you know. Its a Belkin Wireless USB adapter 54g

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

Im not sure if I am able to ddownload drivers without internet but I can download them from my Dads PC to mine.

tmt69 · Apr 27, 2014

Try finding the right driver for your operating system here,

http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=4896

If that doesn't help, there may be physical damage from power or other sources.

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

I dont really know what are the "1xxxxx etc" Shall I just download the one with the windows 7 64 bit because I have that one.

tmt69 · Apr 27, 2014

viktor strelis :

Depends, there should be a model number or something associated with the device, perhaps you could tell me how old the device is?

I have a hunch that the 5xxx might be the way to go though.

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

I have a pretty old computer its about 6 years old. But its pretty powerfull can handle some 2013 games.

tmt69 · Apr 27, 2014

viktor strelis :

Ok, try to install the latest windows 7 driver. See what happens.

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

which xxxx is that cause theres more than one with windows 7 64 bit

tmt69 · Apr 27, 2014

Version

FCC ID

1xxx

K7SF5D7050

2xxx

K7SF5D7050A

3xxx

K7SF5D7050B

4xxx

RAXWN4501H

5xxx

K7SF5D7050E

This chart is on the website, look for the code on the wireless device and match it with the correct driver, download that one.

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

still not recognized. And when I go todevice manager and right click the unknown driver with the yellow triangle it sais code 43.

tmt69 · Apr 27, 2014

I can refer you to this read, but there's not much more I know about what's going on.

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/errorc/a/code-43-error.htm

Hope I helped!

viktor strelis · Apr 27, 2014

I think I know what is causing but theres another problem with that. http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2121551/error-occured-defining-dialogbox.html

marykok · Jun 2, 2014

The short answer is No. You don't really need the Windows.old folder. If you re-install Windows again (assuming you won't format your harddisk), you will get another file called Windows001.old instead of Windows.old.

If you had like to roll back to the previous Windows version, you might want to use the Windows.old folder. Here's a guide how you can do that:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971760

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