Is it okay to delete Windows log files?

What if I delete Windows log files?

Log usually may have their function just to register some events for future analisis, as definition you shouldn't have any problems when deleting logs. However, if you want to take a try, save a backup image from your disk (with clonezilla or similar for example), delete your logs and test your system for some time.

Can you delete C :\ Windows logs?

Normally, if you attempt to delete C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS. log you'll get the error message, "The action can't be completed because the file is open in Windows Modules Installer." The CBS. persist files are a bit easier to delete, but you may have to give administrator permission in order to do so.

Can we delete log files?

You can remove a log file if all of the following are true: the log file is not involved in an active transaction. a checkpoint has been performed after the log file was created. the log file is not the only log file in the environment.

Is it safe to delete Windows Update log files?

You mentioned that the windows upgrade log files are taking up space on your hard drive. To give you a background, these files are only needed if you had issues with windows after an upgrade and or an update. If your computer is stable after an update or an upgrade, then Yes, it is safe to delete those files.