Absolute Minimum XP Pro Install

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Steve

I've got an older laptop (PII 600, 288 RAM 2.2lbs.) with a 2gig HD thatI
love because of the weight and screen. I wish to use this as I travel to
remotely access my desktop, but the OS takes about 1.5 gig on an clean
install. With all the new critical updates the HD space is dwindling
rapidly.

What can I safely remove?

Is there a list of files, besides .tmp and the Windows/temp folder, and
Internet temp files that can be removed?

The system has a CD drive that I can move .hlp files and the like so I can
get to them if needed.

Any suggestions??

Steve
 
I should have also said that the HD is a non standard size and cannot be
updated.

STEVE
 
You should have a hard drive of 3GB free space to install
Windows XP. If you don't, then do not install it.

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

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| I should have also said that the HD is a non standard size and cannot be
| updated.
|
| STEVE
| | > I've got an older laptop (PII 600, 288 RAM 2.2lbs.) with a 2gig HD thatI
| > love because of the weight and screen. I wish to use this as I travel to
| > remotely access my desktop, but the OS takes about 1.5 gig on an clean
| > install. With all the new critical updates the HD space is dwindling
| > rapidly.
| >
| > What can I safely remove?
| >
| > Is there a list of files, besides .tmp and the Windows/temp folder, and
| > Internet temp files that can be removed?
| >
| > The system has a CD drive that I can move .hlp files and the like so I can
| > get to them if needed.
| >
| > Any suggestions??
| >
| > Steve
| >
| >
|
|
 
1.5 gig???? You're kidding right???? Stripped down XP Pro
will take about 5gig. Keep smiling.
 
Sorry.

I'm looking at it right now 1.54 gig on the 2.1 gig drive.

You must have loaded alot of stuff you don't need, or the CAB files are
there, get serious.

Thanks for you helpful comment!!

STEVE
 
It is already installed.

1.5 in use 2.1 total size.

STEVE
You should have a hard drive of 3GB free space to install
Windows XP. If you don't, then do not install it.

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

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| I should have also said that the HD is a non standard size and cannot be
| updated.
|
| STEVE
| | > I've got an older laptop (PII 600, 288 RAM 2.2lbs.) with a 2gig HD thatI
| > love because of the weight and screen. I wish to use this as I travel
to
| > remotely access my desktop, but the OS takes about 1.5 gig on an clean
| > install. With all the new critical updates the HD space is dwindling
| > rapidly.
| >
| > What can I safely remove?
| >
| > Is there a list of files, besides .tmp and the Windows/temp folder, and
| > Internet temp files that can be removed?
| >
| > The system has a CD drive that I can move .hlp files and the like so I
can
| > get to them if needed.
| >
| > Any suggestions??
| >
| > Steve
| >
| >
|
|
 
As you seem to know more than anyone else than why did you
ask. Even the MVP specified 3gig and you blew that off. If
you want to be so damn technical than XP PRO minimum
install is 1.5G but that's without any peripherals at all.
No sound card no video card no nothing. Anything less than
5Gig and you are simply posting to start an agruement. I
don't see anyone disagreeing with this.
 
Again another comment without any helpful information.

If you read my original post I asked for suggestions on how to move files or
delete files to create additional space it had nothing to do with minimum
requirements or adding peripherals.

So if you have any comments concerning these issues I would be thankful.

STEVE
 
The Unknown P said:
As you seem to know more than anyone else than why did you
ask. Even the MVP specified 3gig and you blew that off. If
you want to be so damn technical than XP PRO minimum
install is 1.5G but that's without any peripherals at all.
No sound card no video card no nothing. Anything less than
5Gig and you are simply posting to start an agruement. I
don't see anyone disagreeing with this.
Click to expand...

Where did you get the 5GB number?

I do installations all day almost every day - I have installed XP in so many
ways it is hard to keep track. If I include Office XP, Quicktime,
Macromedia Plugins, Acrobat Reader, and assorted other applications I do not
reach 5GB installed.
 
Thanks for the link.

This discussion seem to be digressing from my original post request on
assistance on removing files or moving them from the HD to create more
space. It seems to be evolving in to an issue of how I was able to get
XPPro on a 2.1 gig Hd. (Which I have done.)

Any assistance on my original post would be appreciated.

STEVE
 
Steve;
I would start with a Clean Installation to be absolutely sure there
was nothing not needed installed.
During Installation choose the Custom option and uncheck EVERYTHING
unless you are absolutely sure you need it.
Later if it turns out a feature is needed, you can add it in
Add/Remove programs.
Set System Restore to the minimum or even disable if you are daring.

Do not install any Recommended Updates but still install ALL Critical
Updates at Windows Update.
You can safely delete the update Uninstall files:
Once you are sure you will keep Windows XP Service Pack 1.
The files may be hidden, to show the file:
Go to C:\WINDOWS
Click the top TOOLS, click FOLDER OPTIONS, click VIEW
Check the radio button. "Show hidden files and folders"
Click OK and you should now see more files.
Go to C:\WINDOWS and delete "$NTServicePackUinistall$" about 240 mb.
Then go to Add/Remove Programs.
Click Service Pack 1, there will be an error since you just deleted
the file.
Click YES to delete the shortcut.
Use similar procedure to delete similar files for the updates.
 
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