Can i move the SWSETUP folder

I have an HP Envy 17 with an 80GB mSata drive which also has the operating system so there is limited space.  The SWSETUP folder is 1.81GB.  Can I move it to my 1 TB  Data Drive without consequences?
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Hi,
Yes, you can move this folder - in fact it's not a bad idea to also save a copy to a dvd or flash drive.
The swsetup folder contains all the drivers and the majority of software that comes with your machine - if you use Recovery Manager to reinstall software/drivers, this is the folder accessed, so you would need to move it back before using this option.
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