can I delete $ntservicepackuninstall$

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geotso

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SP2 works great, and I'm not going to uninstall it!
Is it safe to remove the backup folder it creates?

Thanks
 
Greetings,

In my opnion, don't touch that folder. :-) You'll be safe!

Best of Luc!
 
geotso,

When you do have a problem down the road, having these files saves a lot of
time reinstalling certain files. If your harddrive is big enough leave it
there. You can right-click each folder and check 'Hidden' if you don't like
seeing them every time you open the Windows folder.

Drew

Çé

SP2 works great, and I'm not going to uninstall it!
Is it safe to remove the backup folder it creates?

Thanks
 
Drew,

Those files are stored under C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles, the
$ntservicepackuninstall$ folder is only used for uninstalling and can be
deleted without reservation as long as the poster is certain they do not
want to remove the service pack.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Why?

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Jose Francisco said:
Greetings,

In my opnion, don't touch that folder. :-) You'll be safe!

Best of Luc!
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Thanks all of you guys!

FYI, as far as the 20+ applications I use frequently collaborate
harmoniously with SP2, I think that there's no cause for concern!
So, I'll delete that folder.

Thanks again.
 
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