Can directory C:/Program Files/AVAST Software/Avast/defs/22092202 be emptied?

Main article: C:/Program Files/AVAST Software/Avast/defs/22092202

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/AVAST Software/Avast/defs/22092202 ?


Before deleting, locate C:/Program Files/AVAST Software/Avast/defs/22092202 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/AVAST Software/Avast/defs/22092202 content?
What is in the C:/Program Files/AVAST Software/Avast/defs/22092202 folder?

Directory information

Name: C:/Program Files/AVAST Software/Avast/defs/22092202
Parent: C:/Program Files/AVAST Software/Avast/defs
Operating system folder:
Can be safely deleted:
Contains user's data:
Contains logfiles:
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