hotfixes

[rathbunjl]

When I check control panel/add or remove
programs, there are a number of items called
"hotfixes" can these be removed without uninstalling
the fixes and can I remove the corresponding
folders from the Windows folder?
I'm wanting to remove old files to add space!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You should not be tempted to "uninstall" any "Hotfixes" listed in the
Add or Remove Programs section. They are listed there in the event
your computer does not function properly after Windows Updates have been
installed. Uninstalling them will uninstall the actual patches which were
downloaded and installed from the Windows Update website.

If you wish to safely remove the "uninstall files" for the
Hotfixes (i.e. $NtUninstallQxxxxxx$ files shown in Windows Explorer)
and cleanup your Add/Remove Programs list, visit MS-MVP Doug Knox's
excellent website for instructions.

Remove Hotfix Backup files and the Add/Remove Programs Registry entries
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm

Note: Doug's program only removes the uninstall files and Hotfix entries
in the Add/Remove Programs listing. It does not remove the
actual updates.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| When I check control panel/add or remove
| programs, there are a number of items called
| "hotfixes" can these be removed without uninstalling
| the fixes and can I remove the corresponding
| folders from the Windows folder?
| I'm wanting to remove old files to add space!

 

[Jose Francisco]

Greetings,

NO (sorry for caps)... Never delete hot fixes they are updates and patches
to Windows XP. You better have them installed. You'll be more secure. If you
uninstall them just to try and get some free space isn't recommended.

Thanks and best of luck!

 

[Jone Doe]

When I check control panel/add or remove
programs, there are a number of items called
"hotfixes" can these be removed without uninstalling
the fixes and can I remove the corresponding
folders from the Windows folder?
I'm wanting to remove old files to add space!

Leave the hotfixes alone.

 

[Alex Nichol]

When I check control panel/add or remove
programs, there are a number of items called
"hotfixes" can these be removed without uninstalling
the fixes and can I remove the corresponding
folders from the Windows folder?

Do it by first removing the folder $NTUNinstallQxxxxxx$ from Windows.
Then go and try the Add/Remove - which is there to invoke that
uninstall. when it finds it does not work it will ask if you want to
remove the entry