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Howard H
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      6th Jul 2006
When Windows updates itself, it leaves uninstall information in the
Windows directory. I now have 25 folders named $NtUninstallKBxxxxxxx$.
Can these folders be deleted without causing any major consequences?
Howard
 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]
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      6th Jul 2006
How can I save space after installing a Service Pack or other updates?
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm

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"Howard H" wrote:

| When Windows updates itself, it leaves uninstall information in the
| Windows directory. I now have 25 folders named $NtUninstallKBxxxxxxx$.
| Can these folders be deleted without causing any major consequences?
| Howard
 
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Howard H
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      8th Jul 2006
Carey,
Thanks so much. That was exactly what I wanted to know.
Howard

Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> How can I save space after installing a Service Pack or other updates?
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm
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