Switching on the ‘show hidden files' option in Windows 10 surfaces all kinds of folders, including one called $SysReset, which some users notice taking up some hard drive space or cluttering their C:/ drive.
What is $Sysreset?
If you notice a previously unseen folder called $SysReset on your PC, there's no need to worry. This isn't some kind of malware – it's the folder in which Windows 10 stores files after a refresh or reset.
Most of the time, the $SysReset folder is quite small, measuring in the double-digit megabytes. Primarily, it contains logs that a technician can use to identify why a refresh or reset failed. As these logs can contain some personal information, you may want to remove it if you need a completely clean start or really need to free up space in Windows 10. Today we're going to show you how to delete $SysReset via File Explorer or an elevated Command Prompt.
How to Delete $SysReset Folder via File Explorer
This is the most user-friendly way to delete $SysReset, but it can throw up permissions issues for some users. If you've enabled it, it may be worth using the hidden administrator account.
- Show hidden items in File Explorer
Press “Windows + E” to open File Explorer, click on the “View” tab, and tick “Hidden items”. - Find the $SysReset folder and choose “Delete”
In your root C:\ drive, find $SysReset and press the “Delete” button in the top bar or right-click “🛡️Delete”. - Accept the prompt to delete the system reset folder
- Uncheck hidden items
Back in the main File Explorer window, open “View” again and uncheck “Hidden items”. If you need to restore the system reset folder at any point, it'll remain in your recycle bin for 30 days.
How to Delete $SysReset Folder via Command Prompt
This method is less user-friendly than File Explorer, but it's faster and has less chance to run into permissions issues.
Last Updated on August 14, 2020 7:44 pm CEST by Markus Kasanmascheff