Should I delete all log files?

What happens when I delete log files?

Yes, log files can be safely deleted. Next time a log file needs to be appended to and is missing, it will be created (don't delete the actual Logs folder itself though). Log files are always presumed transient.

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.

Can I delete logs folder?

There are also database logs, which cannot be deleted. If there are vitable files on this folder, so Windows must block the deletion of this files as it does on another files. Moreover, if its vital, so this folder should'nt be called "Logs".

Can I delete all log files in Windows 10?

On the left sidebar of Event Viewer, expand “Windows Logs” and right-click one of the events categories, then select Clear Log from the menu that comes up. Click either the “Save and Clear” or the Clear button to confirm. The event logs will be cleared immediately. Open an elevated Command Prompt window.