Re: SP2 upgrade extra directories

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 10/06/04 

Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2004 16:50:36 +0200

Fakebill@netscape.net wrote:

> After updating WinXP on my laptop I have numerous extra
> directories (eg. xf349gghiwseeeedg45) which contain a
> subfolder referencing SP2 with a single file in each. Are
> these "temp" folders and can I safely delete or move
> these folders as they clutter up the root directory?
Hi

I would think you can safely remove those.

For folders you can consider deleting and other disk cleanup tips
after a successful SP2 installation, take a look here: 

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torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
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