Is it safe to delete log folder?

What happens if I delete a log file?

By default DB does not delete log files for you. For this reason, DB's log files will eventually grow to consume an unnecessarily large amount of disk space. To guard against this, you should periodically take administrative action to remove log files that are no longer in use by your application.

Are Windows log files safe to delete?

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 I delete logs from my computer?

The bottom line is that the files are typically just fine as they are. You can delete them if you want, but it's not worth your time, in my opinion. If you're worried about losing them, back them up first. Copy the files to a CD or another drive and then delete them on your hard drive.

When should I delete log files?

Most users disregard them, as the files are usually only needed for detailed troubleshooting, but technically savvy users clear their event logs periodically, both to save space on the hard drive and to ensure that Windows can save new logs faster. Many users do this as part of their regular system maintenance.