Is it OK to delete thise folders?

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Hi,

using XP Pro SP1,

In my"c:\windows" directory there are quite a few folders named something
similar to:

" C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB821253$ "

Question: Is it OK to get rid of these folders?
 
SH said:
using XP Pro SP1,

In my"c:\windows" directory there are quite a few folders named
something similar to:

" C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB821253$ "

Question: Is it OK to get rid of these folders?
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It is if you never intend on uninstalling the hotfixes.
 
those folders hold hotfix (ie windows update) uninstall info; they can be
very large.

there is a util out there that will remove these uninstall files for you,
as well as fix up the add/remove list (and the registry) so they are no
longer losted. I'd advise you get that tool rather than deleting the
folders by hand.

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm

Most people can use this safely, as most will never want to uninstall the
hotfixes.
 
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