Is It Safe?

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It seems that Vista has left two folders behind - $WINDOWS.~Q and
$INPLACE.~T; is it safe to remove these folders, move them to another drive,
or zip them up?
 
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khaan23 said:
It seems that Vista has left two folders behind - $WINDOWS.~Q and
$INPLACE.~T; is it safe to remove these folders, move them to another drive,
or zip them up?
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hi

just backup before you Delete it

what is in the folders $WINDOWS.~Q & $INPLACE.~T

from chris
 
Looks like files from my XP installation...

Chris said:
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hi

just backup before you Delete it

what is in the folders $WINDOWS.~Q & $INPLACE.~T

from chris
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Those two folders mean it didn't install correctly... not enough to prevent
bootup and Vista working but not a perfect install either.
 

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