Can directory C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4/Game/Bin be emptied?

Main article: C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4/Game/Bin

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)/Steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4/Game/Bin ?


Before deleting, locate C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4/Game/Bin 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)/Steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4/Game/Bin?
What is in the C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4/Game/Bin folder?

Directory information

Name: C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4/Game/Bin
Parent: C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/The Sims 4/Game
Operating system folder:
Can be safely deleted:
Contains user's data:
Contains logfiles:
Is temporary:

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