Removing uninstall information for updates

I'm running low on disk space. Can I delete all the files on my Windows
folder that are called "$NtUninstallKB817778$" and such?

I realize I will lose the possibility of uninstalling an update, but I
really don't think I will want to do that anyway

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.

If you prefer see:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm
Removes Hotfix Backup files and the Add/Remove Programs Registry entries.

Also which may or may not be of interest to some -
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php...=asc&highlight
Tidying up after installing SP2
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



"gcorvera" <> wrote in message
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> I'm running low on disk space. Can I delete all the files on my Windows
> folder that are called "$NtUninstallKB817778$" and such?
>
> I realize I will lose the possibility of uninstalling an update, but I
> really don't think I will want to do that anyway