Re: Useless Leftover Files In Windows XP

Trevor L. wrote:
> I have also found
> C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig$
> which contains a multitude of foflders
> e.g. C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig$\KB867282
>
> Also,C:\WINDOWS\$MSI31Uninstall_KB893803v2$
> which has a slightly different name from the other hotfix uninstalls
>
> And
> C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Installations
> which contains a lot of folders with *.msi files
>
> MVPs
> Are these also OK to delete?

Personally - I do not delete the $hf_mig$ directory.

The hf_mig directories are part of the hotfix migration and
multibranch support system, so there is a possibility you might
need them in the future.

Want to know more?

Description of Dual-Mode Update Packages for Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/328848

Description of the Contents of a Windows Server 2003 Product
Update Package (relevant for WinXP as well)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824994

Would it probably be "safe" to delete - yeah.

My opinion is that if you really need to clean up the ~200MB of space this
folder takes up by now.. You might be better of considering the purchase of
a newer hard disk drive/computer - the one uyou have is either over-worked
or insufficient for your needs. ;-)

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Shenan Stanley
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