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1. Windows creates a backup before it upgrades, in case there's a problem during the install process.

Mon Nov 11, 2024, 02:20 PM

Nov 11

It's asking if you want to remove that backup.

If you have a backup solution in place and you have the room, it's not a bad idea to make a backup prior to any changes, but as long as the upgrade went fine and you're not having issues, it's usually safe to let it delete the old install. In some cases, they're deleted automatically after ten days.

To remove it manually, check the Windows 11 section here:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5012334-delete-the-windows-old-folder-using-storage-sense-in-the-settings-app-e12f9d84-ad7f-4780-9406-465670157f8e

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Got a notification, "Running low on Storage. Remove previous version of Win 11?" [View all] UTUSN Nov 11 OP

It's a bug?!!!! I am in the middle of the Cleanup! UTUSN Nov 11 #3

O.K., looks like the Cleanup is done and am still here, so... UTUSN Nov 11 #4