Re: c:\windows log files : OK to delete?

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Hoppy wrote:
"Rock" wrote:
Hoppy wrote:

My \Windows directory contains 40+ log files named KBxxxxxx.log and
Qxxxxxx.log.  I assume they are leftovers from installed updates and
hotfixes.  Is it safe to delete these files?

(...running XP Pro SP2 for a couple of months with no problems and have
already deleted my $NTUninstall folders.)

Thank you ... Tom
~~


Yes you can delete them.

You're welcome.

--
Rock
MS MVP  Windows - Shell/User

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