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I'm running windows 7 (x64) on a 90GB SSD for C:\ drive. Consequently I'm constantly running out of space. I've already moved user documents, pictures etc. to another volume using junction links, but it's not enough.

Tonight I discovered there is ~4.2GB being consumed by $Windows.~BT, which I understand has been pre-loaded with Windows 10 upgrade files. I haven't might up my mind yet when or if I'll upgrade to Win10, but it certainly isn't now.

How can I move this folder and it's contents to another volume, while still leaving it's function intact?

It seems to be used for more than just Win10 upgrade. I also don't want to remove the files and have the next round of windows update just download them all over again, aside from being just wasteful we have a monthly bandwidth quota I'm always bumping into.

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matt wilkie
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Here is the answer:

$Windows.~WS folder in C:\ drive after Windows 10 Installation, Upgrade or Media Creation?

What is the $WINDOWS.~BT folder?

You can use the ESDs in the folders to create ISOs as well using an ESD to ISO tool or script for future upgrades or fresh Windows installs.

So save it externally if you'd like to :)

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Alex S
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