couldnt find the questionon deleteing old updates can you do that

i put in a new question on here got a message to say have a look but i
couldnt find it it was about deleteing old updates

"herbies" <> wrote in message
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>i put in a new question on here got a message to say have a look but i
> couldnt find it it was about deleteing old updates


How to set up OE as a News reader:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...64&product=oex
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...oups/setup.asp
http://www.gmayor.com/MSNews.htm

Repeat:

Folders that have uninstall as part of the name (for example $NtUninstallKB282010$ which
reside in C:\windows (hidden folders) are Window Hot Fix Update folders/files) can be
safely deleted (providing you never wish to uninstall the updates). I would recommend
leaving these folders for a period of at least a month to make sure the update is working
correctly.

These updates can be deleted individually or in multiples. To find out more about the
update/s go to:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=XXXXXX
NB: XXXXXX = the actual number not including the "Q" or "KB"

Once you have deleted the uninstall folders/files, then go to Control Panel, Add/Remove
Programs. Select the matching Windows Hotfix Title relating the update folder/file you
have just deleted and select remove. You will get a Windows error. This is because you
have deleted the uninstall folder/files. Just choose OK and the entry will be deleted from
the Add/Remove Programs Listing.

Tidying up after installing SP2
http://aumha.org/win5/a/sp2faq.php#after

and/or
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#R...ll_information
Removing the uninstall information

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm
Save Space After Installing Updates

Follow Gordon's suggestion about setting OE up as a newsreader.


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"herbies" <> wrote in message
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|i want to no if you can delete old updates for windows and microsoft updates
| that are about a year old


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Enhancing file system performance: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/


"herbies" <> wrote in message
news:3A713C49-4C8A-42C8-8FD1-...
|i put in a new question on here got a message to say have a look but i
| couldnt find it it was about deleteing old updates