Multiple near identical files in "C:\Windows" folder

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Would someone know what $NtUnistallKB828035$ is. I have a lot (68) of
similar files in my Windows folder (different number in the name).

Are they of any use? Can they be Safely deleted? What are they?

Thanks.

Yappy Box
 
These are old Windows Updates. Usually, they have Uninstall as part of the
name. You can choose to delete them if you are really running low on hard
drive space but to know that once deleted, you cannot uninstall the updates.
Generally, you should keep them for a month or so to make sure that
everything runs properly before safely deleting them from your computer.
 
Would someone know what $NtUnistallKB828035$ is. I have a lot (68) of
similar files in my Windows folder (different number in the name).

Are they of any use? Can they be Safely deleted? What are they?

Thanks.

Yappy Box
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They are the uninstall files for Windows Update Hotfixes.

Safe to Delete: http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm

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

Remove Hotfix Backup Files
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm
 
Hi,

They are backup files for a WindowsUpdate (hotfix) and yes you can delete
them as long as you do not plan to uninstall any of the Windows Update
files. You will also find a listing for each under Add & Remove in the
Control Panel. Once you have deleted the backup, you can select the hotfix
for removal. You will get an error message followed by an option to remove
the listing. You can automate this task using a tool from the Utilties
section of www.dougknox.com

The backups are there for hotfixes that are uninstallable. This is an option
only for some updates, and it is there in case the update causes issues for
you (so you can uninstall it if necessary). If you don't plan on
uninstalling it and want to conserve drive space, there is nothing wrong
with removing them. I keep each backup for about a month before removing it.

Also, if you just leave them, any that are incorporated into the next
service pack will be automatically removed during the installation of that
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
 
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