Windows 10 $SysReset Folder: What It Is and How to Delete It

The folder is hidden, so if you attempted a refresh or system reset; you’ll need to show hidden files and folders to see the $SysReset folder.

What Is the $SysReset Folder and Can I Delete It in Windows 10 & 11?

If you noticed a folder called $SysReset on your hard drive, odds are at some point you performed a refresh or Reset This PC. The folder was created and contains various files, including log files that can help you determine the problem when a refresh or Reset This PC failed.

The folder is hidden, so if you attempted a refresh or system reset; you’ll need to show hidden files and folders to see the $SysReset folder.

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The folder can be deleted unless you need to perform troubleshooting. In other words, if you’ve completed a refresh or system reset and everything is working fine, the folder, and all its contents are useless to you.

$SysReset contains a folder called with a .etl file. It also created an etl of a different name (sysreset_exe_BootUX.etl) inside C:\recovery\Logs. This file allows you to find out what caused the error.

Right-click on the $SysReset folder and select delete to move the folder to the recycle bin. If you’re using Storage Sense, it will remain in your recycle bin for 30 days, or whenever you empty the recycle bin.

Deleting this folder might require you’re logged in as the Administrator. If you still are unable to delete the folder, then try it in Safe Mode.

Windows 10 $SysReset Folder: What It Is and How to Delete It

We explain what the $SysReset folder is and how you can delete it to maintain privacy or free up space in Windows 10.

August 4, 2020 3:43 pm CEST

• 1 How to Delete $SysReset Folder via File Explorer
• 2 How to Delete $SysReset Folder via Command Prompt

Switching on the ‘show hidden files’ option in Windows 10 surfaces all kinds of folders, including one called $SysReset, which some users notice taking up some hard drive space or cluttering their C:/ drive.

What is $Sysreset?

If you notice a previously unseen folder called $SysReset on your PC, there’s no need to worry. This isn’t some kind of malware – it’s the folder in which Windows 10 stores files after a refresh or reset.

Most of the time, the $SysReset folder is quite small, measuring in the double-digit megabytes. Primarily, it contains logs that a technician can use to identify why a refresh or reset failed. As these logs can contain some personal information, you may want to remove it if you need a completely clean start or really need to free up space in Windows 10. Today we’re going to show you how to delete $SysReset via File Explorer or an elevated Command Prompt.

How to Delete $SysReset Folder via File Explorer

This is the most user-friendly way to delete $SysReset, but it can throw up permissions issues for some users. If you’ve enabled it, it may be worth using the hidden administrator account.

Show hidden items in File Explorer
Press “Windows + E” to open File Explorer, click on the “View” tab, and tick “Hidden items”.

How to Delete $SysReset Folder via Command Prompt

This method is less user-friendly than File Explorer, but it’s faster and has less chance to run into permissions issues.

Open an elevated Command Prompt
Press “Start” and type “command prompt”, then click “Run as administrator” in the right-hand pane.

RD /S /Q “C:\$SysReset”

Press Enter and close the window if you like.

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