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TehMac

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So I didn't do an Upgrade, but I installed Windows 7 Prof over Windows XP.

Windows 7 created a windows.old folder that is quite massive--basically has all the crap I had on XP.

Not so good. All the games I had installed on this 1TB HDD are failing to start up, due to failure of registries and/or DirectX errors.

Because they're in a separate folder than Windows7, the Add/Remove Program tool doesn't recognize them as existing, so I effectively have deadspace on my hdd.

How do I rectify this? Is it possible I can reclaim the space by deleting the game folders, or will that just create a permanent hole in my hard drive space?

A parting thank you to all good fellows who with me have the journey since accompanied.
 
You do not need to cross post, but to quote the answer from your other post

It's essentially a new install beside your old one so everything needs reinstalled. Once you've gotten any data that you need out of the old directory you should be able to delete it without any problems.
 
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