Can the roaming folder on the c drive be deleted?

The roaming folder in the c drive cannot be deleted, but some data in the folder can be deleted. The roaming folder stores data and configuration files generated after using the program. Deleting the roaming folder may cause the software to malfunction or cause errors, and the software may no longer be usable; however, some files in the folder can be deleted.

The operating environment of this tutorial: Windows 10 system, Dell G3 computer.

The roaming folder stores some data files generated after using the program, such as some cached data for listening to music in space, login numbers, etc. These cannot be cleaned. You can open the files in the roaming folder. Select them all and click Delete. If you cannot delete them, choose Skip. However, when you use the program again, the folder will begin to expand again and the data will be cached.

However, you cannot delete the roaming folder directly, otherwise it will cause the software to be abnormal or error, and many software may no longer be usable. But some files in the folder can be deleted.

Extended information:

The folders in appdata are used to store software configuration files and temporary files, including the roaming folder. Folders named by software names or software companies can theoretically be deleted.

For example, if you have Photoshop CS5 installed, search Adobe in appdata, delete all files and folders found, then launch Photoshop and the deleted files will be regenerated.

It should be noted that files cannot be deleted at will, because appdata also stores user account configuration files. As the system usage time and installed software increase, appdata will occupy more and more space.

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