They are the files for the Windows Updates. If you are absolutely sure that
you won't need to uninstall any of those updates, then, yes those folders
can be deleted.
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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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Do not delete the "C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig$" folder. It's integral for when new updates are
applied making sure things are consistent with previously applied updates and patches.
Description of the contents of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 software update
packages http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=824994