

Yet, I wonder a bit whether it may not be good luck that so far you have not succeeded in deleting the directory sub-tree $WINDOWS.~BT. Having only the end of a very long screen output is not particularly helpful. Screenshot for Delete $Windows.~BT and $Windows.For such cases, where the screen output is so long that it exceeds the default terminal screen buffer, you can temporarily resize this terminal buffer from the default value (1000 lines or maybe 2000 lines) to 10,000 lines e.g.

If you'd like the code for the batch file, see What Is the $Windows.~Bt Folder and Can I Delete It? Now that we've let you know that you don't need to delete these folders, you can use this batch file or you can use PowerShell. We'd also wait a few days to a week to see if there's a large feature update coming. Verify you don't have any Windows Updates pending by clicking Start > Settings > Update & Security > Check for Updates. We've seen the $Windows.~Bt folder take under 1MB but also use over 6GB. While you can delete the $Windows.~Bt, it's easier to ignore unless it's using a lot of space. The folders are hidden, and you can check for them by clicking View > Hidden items in File Explorer. Other folders may appear including $GetCurrent, $WINDOWS.~BT, and $SysReset. The $WINDOWS.~BT is a hidden folder created by a Windows Upgrade, typically done with Windows Updates. Also, see What Is the $Windows.~Bt Folder and Can I Delete It?

Delete $Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS Folders is a batch file to simplify deleting these two folders that appear as hidden folders after a Windows Update.
