The Application Data system folder is a directory that accumulates a huge amount of software settings, data, and also files related to games, applications, and so on. Over time, the size of this folder begins to grow, so it takes up decent space on your hard drive. There are three sections in this directory by default. In Local, you can find saves to various installed games. Even those that have long been removed. The LocalLow folder accumulates data about protected programs. The Roaming directory saves all the temporary information: browser history, tabs, settings of some utilities.
Where to looking for?
Now let's figure out where AppData is located on Windows 7 and all subsequent Microsoft operating systems. By default, this directory is hidden. In Windows XP, the path to it looked like this: system drive: \ Documents and Settings \ "Username" \ Application Data.
In all modern operating systems, starting with Windows 7, you can find the desired directory on the system partition of the hard drive in the Users \ "Username" \ AppData folder.
What is worth removing?
Having found out where Application Data is located in Windows 7, you are likely to rush to erase its contents from the hard drive as it takes up so much precious space! However, we do not recommend rushing with removal. In the event of a complete destruction, you will lose your settings, save and other temporary files. Carefully review the contents of the folders and decide what you will never need again. The OS itself will not let you delete some files, since they are already involved in the computer. Where AppData is located on Windows 7, you can see third-party folders that you can safely delete.
A large amount of "garbage" accumulates in the Temp folder. You cannot delete the directory itself, but all its contents must be erased periodically. To do this, many users install special programs. For example, Ccleaner, which at startup can perform the described actions in automatic mode.
How to open access?
Initially, the place where AppData is located on Windows 7 is hidden from the user. To make the directory visible, you must:
- To start, launch the "Explorer", then click on the "Arrange" button on the top panel of the interface.
- In the menu that opens, select "Folder and search options."
- In the "View" tab, find the line "Show hidden files and folders", mark it and close the window with OK.
- Now open the above path and start working with files in Application Data.
You can also not search where AppData is located on Windows 7, but simply use the Run application. Open it using the Win + R key combination and enter the query% appdata%, then click OK.
As you can see, it’s easy to find the system folder Application Data on your computer.