Are these files needed?

[Guest]

Right now I'm slimming my XP installation with the updates up to July, and
making a full disk image of my installations so I don't need my 3-year old
restore CDs.

I don't know if they should be there or not.

WINDOWS\:

bootstat.dat
twunk_16.exe
twunk_32.exe
vmmreg32.dll
winhelp.exe

And what is the Registration folder that has R000000000001.clb?
Also what is the transp.gif that only has one dot in it? It keeps
reappearing when I delete it.

I deleted the msagent folder, then restored it, and the dialog box just goes
all the way to the bottom of the column, so how do I get back the Search
Assistant animated screen? Or should I use the classic search instead, even
though the bluse colours look better?

Do I need the $hf_mig$, and $NtUninstallKBxxxxxx$ folders? Also, do I need
the $MSI31Uninstall_KB893803v2$, and $NtServicePackUninstall$ folders?

 

[Guest]

Not the answer I wanted.

"If it ain't broke, don't fix (or tweak) it."

 

[Cajunswabbie]

PA Bear still gave a good answer. Sounds like you want someone to say delete
or don't delete. Your computer, your decision to delete or not delete. How
ever from what I can tell bootstat.dat, vmmreg32.dll and winhelp.exe are
all part of the OS. The twunk_16.exe and twunk_32.exe relates to use of
scanners, cameras and such. Again your decision.
Also recommend keeping your 3 year old restore CD - never can tell when you
may need it.

Cajunswabbie
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