Can directory C:/Program Files/Arduino IDE/resources/app/node_modules/vscode-ripgrep/bin be emptied?

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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/Arduino IDE/resources/app/node_modules/vscode-ripgrep/bin ?


Before deleting, locate C:/Program Files/Arduino IDE/resources/app/node_modules/vscode-ripgrep/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:

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Directory information

Name: C:/Program Files/Arduino IDE/resources/app/node_modules/vscode-ripgrep/bin
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Operating system folder:
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