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How to Delete $Windows.~WS folder in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
27How to Delete $Windows.~WS folder in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Commands Used:
takeown /F "C:\$Windows.~WS\*" /A /R /D Y
icacls "C:\$Windows.~WS\*.*" /grant *S-1-5-32-544:F /T /C /Q
RD /S /Q "C:\$Windows.~WS"
We believe you came here to find out what the $Windows.~WS folder is. Well, we know too well that Windows 10 is not as straightforward as it may seem: it is literally full of titles, codes and messages that may appear confusing not only to the untrained eye but even to software experts. So, it is small wonder that one of such Win 10 secrets has brought you here. Just read on to get the answers you have been looking for.
The $Windows.~WS folder is a hidden folder that is created in the root directory of the Windows "C:" drive during the upgrade process to Windows 10. The WS in the $Windows.~WS folder name stands for Windows Setup.
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.