Can directory C:/Program Files (x86)/Hewlett-Packard/HP Health Check/~ActiveCheck be emptied?

Main article: C:/Program Files (x86)/Hewlett-Packard/HP Health Check/~ActiveCheck

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)/Hewlett-Packard/HP Health Check/~ActiveCheck ?


Before deleting, locate C:/Program Files (x86)/Hewlett-Packard/HP Health Check/~ActiveCheck 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)/Hewlett-Packard/HP Health Check/~ActiveCheck content?
What is in the C:/Program Files (x86)/Hewlett-Packard/HP Health Check/~ActiveCheck folder?

Directory information

Name: C:/Program Files (x86)/Hewlett-Packard/HP Health Check/~ActiveCheck
Parent: C:/Program Files (x86)/Hewlett-Packard/HP Health Check
Operating system folder:
Can be safely deleted:
Contains user's data:
Contains logfiles:
Is temporary:

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