By terminating them, I was able to delete the 'Microsoft' folder in Program Files (x86). In addition, many folders in the 'WindowsApps' folder in Program Files are also deleted.

Learn how to delete residual files, folders, registry keys & traces after uninstalling software on a Windows 11/10 computer.

Delete registry entries to remove leftover app data efficiently, but be cautious when making changes to the registry. Manually remove leftover folders in common locations like Program Files and ...

After running 64-bit Vista for a week or so, and realizing I had no reason to be running it, I did an in-place installation of 32-bit Vista. It moved the Program Files, Windows, and Users folders ...