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      01-09-2005
Does anyone have any guidance on which data files and folders can be safely
deleted following both SP2 and hotfix updates to WindowsXP Home.

Regards Steve


 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]
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      01-09-2005
Save Space After Installing Updates
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

I would also suggest performing the following maintenance:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

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"Steve" wrote:

| Does anyone have any guidance on which data files and folders can be safely
| deleted following both SP2 and hotfix updates to WindowsXP Home.
|
| Regards Steve

 
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Jim Byrd
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      01-09-2005
Hi Steve - For SP2 cleanup, look here:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php...54787d4db3f20f
specifically at Tidying Up, here:
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7265

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> Does anyone have any guidance on which data files and folders can be
> safely deleted following both SP2 and hotfix updates to WindowsXP
> Home.
>
> Regards Steve


 
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Steve
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      01-09-2005
Thanks very much
Steve

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:%...
> Save Space After Installing Updates
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]
>
> I would also suggest performing the following maintenance:
>
> Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>
> How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>
> HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Steve" wrote:
>
> | Does anyone have any guidance on which data files and folders can be
> safely
> | deleted following both SP2 and hotfix updates to WindowsXP Home.
> |
> | Regards Steve
>



 
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