Can directory C:/Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Acrobat 2020/Acrobat/plug_ins/Scan be emptied?

Main article: C:/Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Acrobat 2020/Acrobat/plug_ins/Scan

Emptying directories (in Windows, they are called folders) on live operating system is always tricky.
If done improperly, it can easily damage data, program installations or even operating system.

The rule of thumb is to clear only directories, where you are 100% sure that they do not contain any important data or files.

How can I find out that it is safe to delete C:/Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Acrobat 2020/Acrobat/plug_ins/Scan ?


Before deleting, locate C:/Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Acrobat 2020/Acrobat/plug_ins/Scan on your harddisk, and double-check if there are no data files.
If in doubts, open some files and check their content.

Also, check directory details here, and see if it may contain some exe files. If yes, it is better not to delete the directory.

Most popular questions:

Can I clean up C:/Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Acrobat 2020/Acrobat/plug_ins/Scan content?
What is in the C:/Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Acrobat 2020/Acrobat/plug_ins/Scan folder?

Directory information

Name: C:/Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Acrobat 2020/Acrobat/plug_ins/Scan
Parent: C:/Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Acrobat 2020/Acrobat/plug_ins
Operating system folder:
Can be safely deleted:
Contains user's data:
Contains logfiles:
Is temporary:

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