Re: Which files can I delete?

T wrote:

> I have 89 $NTUninstall**** files. I am wanting to install SP2 however I
> do not have enough room. Can any of these files be deleted?
Hi

Yes, those can be deleted, but I suggest you use a tool for this
(and then afterward manually delete any leftovers).

Also see furter below for other disk cleanup tips.

You can use this utility by fellow MVP Doug Knox:

Remove Hotfix Backup files and the Add/Remove Programs Registry Entries
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm

Alternatively (Windows 2000 and XP):

In the link below there is VBScript that I have written that will
remove the uninstall folder (and the Add/Remove Programs entry if
one exists) for all hotfixes that creates $ntuninstall... folders
under the Windows folder (that means that it will e.g. not remove
uninstall information for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
updates). The script will work on both Win2k and WinXP.

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...4D%40hydro.com

Note: The script will not uninstall the updates themselves, only the
uninstall folder and the Add/Remove Programs entry.


After running the above, you can also delete the folder
%windir%\$xpsp1hfm$\ if it exists.

(%windir% is typically C:\Windows)


Other cleanup tips:

1)
Clean out your temp folder:

Start/Run, type

%temp%

Press OK


2)
In Explorer, right click on your C: disk and select Properties.

Then select "Disk Cleanup".


3)
If you are sure you don't need to uninstall SP1, you can delete
the %windir%\$NtServicePackUninstall$\ folder (if you have one).

(%windir% is typically C:\Windows)

Alternatively (for the $NtServicePackUninstall$ folder):

If you make a backup of the folder to e.g. a CD, you can put it
back if you need to uninstall SP1. After restoring the backup,
run %windir%\$NtServicePackUninstall$\spuninst\spunins t.exe
to start the process.

(the same procedure is relevant post SP2)


4)
Stop and start System Restore to possibly regain some space (but
you will lose your current Restore points). You also may want to reduce
the amount of disk space System Restore is allowed to occupy.

How to turn on and turn off System Restore in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;310405

More about System Restore here:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com.../faqsrwxp.mspx


--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx