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Chrome takes a little more space than needed... I guess. Delete some folder


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#1 kiddingguy

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Posted 15 December 2012 - 07:31

Whilst browsing my computer for unneeded files I came across (total size on my disk 1.4 GB):

C:\Users\<name>\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome

Folders dating back in my case to 22.0.1229.79

Can I safely remove these folders - except the latest release - and not run into problems Chrome-wise and more specifically computer-wise?


#2 Xahid

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Posted 15 December 2012 - 07:33

I think, its a "Cache" directory ?
so its safe to remove ...

#3 vetGrowled

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Posted 16 December 2012 - 03:15

Just go to settings, and scroll to the bottom to Show Advanced Settings and Delete Browsing data.

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Folders dating back in my case to 22.0.1229.79

I've deleted old folders in there with no problems.