Re: Can I delete the $ntuninstall$ files
From: Bert Kinney (bert_at_NSmvps.org)
Date: 01/30/05
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Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 12:50:26 -0500
Thanks Jerry, is see that now.
-- Regards, Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS] http://dts-l.org/ Jerry wrote: > That utility at www.dougknox.com, as noted will NOT work > if SP2 is installed. > > "Bert Kinney" wrote >> Hi Barbara, >> >> The $NTUninstallKBxxxxxx$ or $NTUninstallQxxxxxx$ >> folders are backups of system files that were replaced >> when you installed various hotfixes. If your system is >> stable, and you don't need to remove the hotfixes, these >> folders can be removed. For an automated utility to >> clean up these folders and the associated Add/Remove Programs >> entries, see >> www.dougknox.com, Win XP >> Utilities, Remove Hotfix Backup Files. >> >> -- >> Regards, >> Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS] >> http://dts-l.org/ >> >> >> Barbara wrote: >>> I have a lot of files under my Windows directory that >>> start with $ntuninstall$xxxxx. I believe these are the >>> unstall files for service packs and Windows Updates. >>> I've got all of them on backup tapes. Can I delete >>> them without creating a problem? >>> I have Windows XP Home Edition, SP2 >>> Thanks :) >>> >>> Barbara
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