On UPDATES, the old ones take up a lot of space, how to remove

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the old updates. On my pc, there are like 1+ gig of updates.
These have already been installed automatically, etc,etc.
So,
Do I need to keep all the stuff back from say 2003-2004, or can I get rid of
it and if so, how?
thanx
philmiami
 
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. To find out more about the update/s go
to:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=XXXXXX
NB: XXXXXX = the actual number not including the "Q" or "KB"

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.

Tidying up after installing SP2
http://aumha.org/win5/a/sp2faq.php#after

and/or
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#Removing_the_uninstall_information
Removing the uninstall information

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spack.htm
Save Space After Installing Updates


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