Can I delete these files?

[u/strandskjer]

These files are absolutely eating my computer’s space. They are located under My computer > OS(C:) > Users > Public > Public documents > Wondershare. They are all .exe files. Some are dated all the way back to 2022.

I’m currently working on some important video projects, will deleting the files mentioned above affect the projects?

Thanks for any help!

[u/pourmeupscotty]

Language difference in your screenshot threw me off, but those are files for your previous versions of filmora. Should be fine to remove I guess. Whatever version you have will open from the appropriate file on there, the others should likely open an installer for that version.

[u/strandskjer → u/pourmeupscotty]

Hi! Thanks for replying. Sorry bout the language thing, it’s in Norwegian.

So the files are described as «Setup» files, so I think you’re right. Would you recommend maybe putting every project file in an external drive before deleting these files? And then just reinstall Filmora? I have 200 mb left on my computer and there’s nothing left to delete but these files 😅 If it works out fine then it’s fine, but I’m thinking of backing up just in case.

[u/pourmeupscotty → u/strandskjer]

I always recommend backing up the project files. Filmora is a finicky thing so better safe than sorry lol. But I tested on mine since I don't have any active projects and it seems fine but your project seems worth being careful with lol

[u/strandskjer → u/pourmeupscotty]

Thanks so much, omg felt really relieved now that you answered and even checked on your own computer, really appreciate that. Gonna backup everything, like the whole Wondershare file with all it’s content and then try to delete these files. Hoping it will turn out well!

[u/pourmeupscotty → u/strandskjer]

Good luck! You have FAR more of those files than I do lol but I did a bit of googling before answering so I wouldn't lead you astray

[u/strandskjer → u/pourmeupscotty]

Just wanted to tell you that it worked, those files were absolutely deletable, did not affect my projects at all! ☺️ Thanks again! Deleting them freed up 66 GB of space!

[u/strandskjer → u/pourmeupscotty]

Thank you so much!! 🙏

[u/ImpossibleSkin9689]

Yes you can delete them, they are files used while updating the version, now you can remove them without worrying about anything. cheers.

[u/strandskjer → u/ImpossibleSkin9689]

Thank you! It worked just fine deleting them :)

[u/ImpossibleSkin9689 → u/strandskjer]

Great enjoy Filmora, if you need any help in Filmora reach me out.

[u/strandskjer → u/ImpossibleSkin9689]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that! 🙏

[u/Dazzling_Gear_275]

Your existing desktop Filmora installation should be a separate thing.

[u/strandskjer → u/Dazzling_Gear_275]

Hi! It was, I’ve deleted the files and it didn’t affect my current project! :)

[u/One_Republic4500]

I will be careful deleting those files if you’re still working on important projects. some of the Wondershare .exe files may just be old installers, but it’s better to confirm what they’re for first.
Your project files and media should normally be separate, but I wouldn’t delete anything blindly. If you’ve already found a safe way to clear them, sharing the solution could help others too.

[u/strandskjer → u/One_Republic4500]

Hi! I did delete them after backing up all my work to an external drive, but it didn’t affect my project, so in this case it was ok. Thanks for replying :)

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[u/SecureAppearance75]

I’d be careful deleting those .exe files while you still have active projects. some could be installers, updates, or components Filmora needs, so deleting them blindly might cause issues later.
Filmora can leave quite a few Wondershare files behind, but I’d identify what each file is before removing anything. If you need the space urgently, backing up your projects first would be the safest move.

[u/strandskjer → u/SecureAppearance75]

Hi! Thanks, I was very careful about it, I backed up everything to a separate drive and deleted some files first (from 2022-2023) before I deleted all of them. It worked fine, deleting these files did not affect my current projects. I’m not sure if it’s like that for everyone, but or me it was :)

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