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Anonymous Asked in Cars &Transportation · 2 weeks ago

Do you need the AppData folder?

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  1. Is it OK to delete AppData folder?
  2. What is AppData folder used for?
  3. Are files in AppData important?
You won't need to access or use this folder very often, but it contains your important app files such as your bookmarks, game data, saved sessions, and so on. However, sometimes, but rarely, you may need to access the AppData folder and scrutinize its contents.


Is it OK to delete AppData folder?

You can safely remove anything in the folder, but you may not be able to delete items that are in use. Likely safe locations to delete files and folders from: C:\Windows > Temp. C:\Users > username > AppData > Local > Temp.

What is AppData folder used for?

AppData is a hidden folder located in C:\Users\<username>\AppData. The AppData folder contains custom settings and other information needed by applications. For example, you might find the following in your AppData folder: Web browser bookmarks and cache.

Are files in AppData important?

By backing up the AppData folder, it ensures you can easily restore a program's settings or restore your profiles from a backup. It is recommended to backup your entire user account directory, including the hidden AppData directory.

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