Delete security update files in windows directory

Can securty update files example $NtUninstallKB887742$ be deleted from the
window directory.

Prabir,

If you need more HD space, yes. Ensure any update is not causing an
issue prior to removing the $NtUninstall folders.
Here's a clear explanation of which updates can be removed and how to
remove the concurrent entry in Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel:

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

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


Prabir Mittra wrote:

> Can securty update files example $NtUninstallKB887742$ be deleted from the
> window directory.

I never thought they took much room, but a check just now shows
2.21 Gig of files in the uninstalls and their logs! That's an
eye opener, really.


"MowGreen [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Prabir,
>
> If you need more HD space, yes. Ensure any update is not
> causing an issue prior to removing the $NtUninstall folders.
> Here's a clear explanation of which updates can be removed and
> how to remove the concurrent entry in Add/Remove Programs in
> the Control Panel:
>
> Save Space After Installing Updates
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2006]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> Prabir Mittra wrote:
>
>> Can securty update files example $NtUninstallKB887742$ be
>> deleted from the window directory.