Can I tell Windows 10 not to delete my windows.old file?

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dexter2

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I don't think 30 days is enough for me to get used to Windows 10, so is there a way for me to make sure my windows.old file is not deleted?
 
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No reason you couldn't keep the folder, but I've no idea why you'd want to? You cannot restore/install from it yourself, it's simply the 'roll back' feature. After 30 days, you can't 'roll back' anyway and must clean install.
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The Windows.old file only impacts the ability to 'roll back'. If you wanted to re-install Windows 7/8.1 at a later date, you can. I have done this. Prior Windows 7 licenses will still activate (via the automated activation method) and 8.1 will recognize the hardware & activate.
 
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dexter2

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Ahh awesome, thanks! Will it be okay if I copy the windows.old file and put it on another computer (and rename it) to keep it?

 
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No reason you couldn't keep the folder, but I've no idea why you'd want to? You cannot restore/install from it yourself, it's simply the 'roll back' feature. After 30 days, you can't 'roll back' anyway and must clean install.
 
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