Can directory C:/Program Files (x86)/GOG Galaxy/plugins be emptied?

Main article: C:/Program Files (x86)/GOG Galaxy/plugins

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)/GOG Galaxy/plugins ?


Before deleting, locate C:/Program Files (x86)/GOG Galaxy/plugins 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 delete C:/Program Files (x86)/GOG Galaxy/plugins?
What is in the C:/Program Files (x86)/GOG Galaxy/plugins folder?

Directory information

Name: C:/Program Files (x86)/GOG Galaxy/plugins
Parent: C:/Program Files (x86)/GOG Galaxy
Operating system folder:
Can be safely deleted:
Contains user's data:
Contains logfiles:
Is temporary:

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