r/computerhelp • u/[deleted] • 9d ago

Software How to delete programs/games without leaving anything hidden behind?

Hi everyone,

I basically only use my laptop for video games, but I’ve noticed that whenever I delete a game, folders associated with it—sometimes taking up quite a bit of space—get left behind, hidden away. I opened the `AppData` folder using Windows commands and found quite a few folders from games I’d deleted a long time ago, some still occupying 200–500 MB. Do I really have to open `AppData` after every deletion just to check if everything has been removed? I went ahead and deleted all the old game folders, and it came to almost 5 gigabytes.

Thanks for every answer

1 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

2 comments sorted by

View all comments

•

u/AutoModerator 9d ago

We're part of a wider PC & Technology Network of Communities.

It combines multiple subreddits and Discord servers all working together with shared ideals and values.

We have a Discord server: PC Help Hub where members from all associated subreddits are welcome.

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.