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What files can be deleted in Wow folder
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Post by
hezec
"Only" the Data folder is essential for the game to run, it can and will recreate the rest from scratch if needed. Quotes are there because the folder comprises about 90% of the game's overall size so you might as well backup everything. Patches and Updates can be safely deleted if you're sure you won't have to reinstall the game for other reasons later. The rest won't hurt you if it works properly now. Interface, WTF and Screenshots include your more personal stuff so you might especially want to save them.
As for the addon question, I haven't seen the video but either
CoolLine
or
ForteXorcist
.
Post by
adzicents
Whenever I backup my WoW I just copy the patch files, my Interface, Fonts and WTF folder. It's not that difficult to re-install the game from the disc and copying the patch files means you don't have to re-download the patches each time.
Post by
Federalagent
Feel free to exclude or delete the Patch files... If you need them sometime, the game will download them. Such files are named similer to:
WoW-3.2.0-enUS-patch.exe
WoW-3.3.0.10958-to3.3.0.11159-enUS-downloader.exe
WoW-***-downloader.exe
WoW-***-patch.exe
*** = wildcard, anything could be there...
Any files that look like those, feel free to delete or exclude from your device.
Folders:
World of Warcraft
> Keep all files, exclude the patch files.
Cache
> Can be deleted with no problems, the game will recreate it tho.
Logs
> Can be deleted with no problems, the game will recreate it tho.
WTF
> Can be deleted, but you will loose all settings and the game will revert to standard settings, it will be recreated
Screenshots
> Can be deleted with no problems, the game will recreate it tho.
Interface
> Can be deleted with no problems, the game will recreate it tho. You will losse all custom Addons
Data
> KEEP, this contains major files
If you have a specific file you would like to know about, feel free to ask...
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Post by
Andremgus
Hello.
Can I delete files manual***.pdf in Data/enGB/Documentation ?
Can I delete files patch***.mpq in Data/enGb ?
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