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What If You Delete the "Program Files" Folder in Windows?
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Dec 10, 2022 10:03 AM

What If You Delete the "Program Files" Folder in Windows?

by HubSite 365 about Thio Joe

I make technology videos, including tech news, reviews, and discussions. I also try to make complex topics not-boring.

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Would deleting Program Files DESTROY your computer?

In this Video

0:00 - Intro

0:37 - What's Actually In Those Folders?

3:17 - Deleting Program Files

4:52 - Deleting Program Files (x86)

6:02 - Deleting ProgramData

7:01 - Some Stuff is Already Broken

7:32 - Deleting More That Remains

8:47 - Windows is Officially Broken

10:52 - Can It Be Fixed?

12:20 - Trying One Last Thing

13:17 - Discussion & Thoughts

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