Updates Downloaded - Should I Keep Files?

My hard drive is low on free space, and when I look at Windows folder in
explorer there is over 100 folders named similar as follows
$NtUninstallKB873339$.
XP is running fine, but I was wondering if Updates were downloaded and
installed successfully, why am I keeping all these files on my hard drive.
Can I delete them without causing any problems?

All those folders with the name $NtUninstall*****$ can be deleted if
everything is running as expected and you are sure you will not uninstall
the update/patch/fix.

"bikerstan" <> wrote in message
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> My hard drive is low on free space, and when I look at Windows folder in
> explorer there is over 100 folders named similar as follows
> $NtUninstallKB873339$.
> XP is running fine, but I was wondering if Updates were downloaded and
> installed successfully, why am I keeping all these files on my hard drive.
> Can I delete them without causing any problems?

i would like to know this answer.

"bikerstan" wrote:

> My hard drive is low on free space, and when I look at Windows folder in
> explorer there is over 100 folders named similar as follows
> $NtUninstallKB873339$.
> XP is running fine, but I was wondering if Updates were downloaded and
> installed successfully, why am I keeping all these files on my hard drive.
> Can I delete them without causing any problems?

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


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"bikerstan" <> wrote in message
news:EF54186E-A47C-4D23-B6B3-...
| My hard drive is low on free space, and when I look at Windows folder in
| explorer there is over 100 folders named similar as follows
| $NtUninstallKB873339$.
| XP is running fine, but I was wondering if Updates were downloaded and
| installed successfully, why am I keeping all these files on my hard drive.
| Can I delete them without causing any problems?

Thank you for your assistance - most of the folders are dated from 2005.

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> 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
>
>
> --
>
> ====================================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
> ====================================
> How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> Backup and data recovery: http://www.acronis.com/
> Enhancing file system performance: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
>
>
> "bikerstan" <> wrote in message
> news:EF54186E-A47C-4D23-B6B3-...
> | My hard drive is low on free space, and when I look at Windows folder in
> | explorer there is over 100 folders named similar as follows
> | $NtUninstallKB873339$.
> | XP is running fine, but I was wondering if Updates were downloaded and
> | installed successfully, why am I keeping all these files on my hard drive.
> | Can I delete them without causing any problems?
>
>
>