$NtUninstallKB123456$ Files in Windows Folder

[David]

I am running Xp Pro, I have noticed when I install the
service packs and or hotfixes, a Hidden folder gets
created with this format $NtUninstallKB123456$, with
123456 being the Knowledge Base #, Are these uninstall
files or what, Am I safe to delete them, there are
several (more than 25) of these folders.

 

[Taurarian]

Removing Old Windows Updates:-
Folders that have uninstall as part of the name (for example
$NtUninstallKB282010$ which reside in C:\windows (hidden folders) are Window
Hot Fix Update folders/files) can be safely deleted (providing you never
wish to uninstall the updates). I would recommend leaving these folders for
a period of at least a month to make sure the update is working correctly.

These updates can be deleted individually or in multiples.

Once you have deleted the uninstall folders/files, then go to Control Panel,
Add/Remove Programs. Select the matching Windows Hotfix Title relating the
update folder/file you have just deleted and select remove. You will get a
Windows error. This is because you have deleted the uninstall folder/files.
Just choose OK and the entry will be deleted from the Add/Remove Programs
Listing.

If you prefer see:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm
Removes Hotfix Backup files and the Add/Remove Programs Registry entries.
© 2003 - Doug Knox - Version 2 - 10/19/2003

 

[Alex Nichol]

I am running Xp Pro, I have noticed when I install the
service packs and or hotfixes, a Hidden folder gets
created with this format $NtUninstallKB123456$, with
123456 being the Knowledge Base #, Are these uninstall
files or what, Am I safe to delete them,

Yes, provided you are satisfied you will not want to uninstall (which if
all is running smoothly you probably won't want to do). Check any of
them at
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;nnnnnn
to find what it was for