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What is WpSystem Folder & Should You Delete it?
Everything you need to know about the folder!
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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There are hundreds of folders on any active PC. And after an extended period, users mayrun out of storageand need to clear unnecessary files and folders. And this is when many notice the WpSystem folder.
The WpSystem folder takes up as much as 150-180 GBs of storage space in some cases, thus concerning users. And given that one needs specialpermissions to access the folder, it further complicates things. So, let’s find out all about it!
What is the WP system folder?
The WpSystem folder stores relevant files for applications downloaded from the Microsoft Store. But the folder is only created when you choose a drive other thanC:as the download path.
Besides this, you will also find theWUDownloadCacheandProgram Filesfolders created for the same purpose.
Remember, the folder is not created by all applications downloaded from the Microsoft Store. It’s just a few, namely, VLC, Halo 5, and Halo 5: Forge, amongst others. So, if you find the WpSystem folder, these or one of the other apps are probably installed on the PC.
The WpSystem folder could be located on any drive other thanC:, even external hard drives or USB sticks, if these are configured as thedownload path for Microsoft Store apps.
And the folder size generally depends on the number of apps storing data in it. The more applications, the larger the folder size.
But is it safe to delete the WpSystem folder? Let’s find out!
You shouldn’t delete the WpSystem folder if it already exists on the PC and an application has files stored in it. Doing so will cause theapplication to crashor stop responding.
Many users who reportedly deleted the folder faced significant issues and had to, in the end, reinstall the affected apps from scratch. This is especially true for applications that don’t have a built-in file repair option to recover the deleted ones.
The only case in which you can delete the folder is afteruninstalling the applicationsstoring data in it or if their effective functioning is no longer critical.
Besides, if you were thinking of moving the WpSystem folder, the related applications would still crash if the folder is transferred to another drive.
How do I delete the WpSystem folder?
That’s it! You can now easily delete the WpSystem folder without getting any other errors or popups. And if you are still on a mission to free up disk space,read about Disk Cleanup, the highly effective built-in utility in Windows.
For any queries or to share which application created the folder in your case, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
