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ESD folder in Windows 11 Insider version

Anonymous
2022-12-29T11:25:07+00:00

Hello,

I discovered a folder named "ESD" in my C:\ which is my boot drive [that is where my OS was created]. This folder was created on 23/12/2022 [DD-MM-YYYY] on my Insider Build 25267.1000 to the Dev channel. Is this folder safe to delete? Please do guide me and let me know

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Thanks, and Regards,

Aarav Hazare,

Windows 11 Dev Insider.

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Files, folders, and storage

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Anonymous
2022-12-31T15:24:56+00:00

So that means it is safe to delete the folder even though it is empty??

Yes, it's safe empty or not.

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  1. CrazyKats 15,780 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-30T13:50:43+00:00

    Bryce, my ESD is a folder, not a file extension.

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  2. Johnny55 4,875 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-30T16:55:59+00:00

    Bryce, my ESD is a folder, not a file extension.

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    All 3 folders you show can be safely deleted, even if there are files within them.

    They are from a previous update, installation, in-place repair/upgrade, recovery or reset.

    Hey Sibro,

    Yes, you are correct. I have always deleted the above 3 folders. The ESD folder was more recently introduced, or I never noticed it prior. Anyhow been deleted for some time now.

    Regards.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-12-30T04:32:26+00:00

    Yes, even mine is empty.... So, is it fine if I delete it??

    Thanks,

    Aarav Hazare

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  4. CrazyKats 15,780 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-29T14:01:49+00:00

    Hover over the folder for details.

    Mine says it's empty, so it would be safe to delete.

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