Recovering disk space

[BGardner]

After applying a service pack or patch and letting the
system run for several weeks and I am satisfied with the
patch, what is the best way to recover the disk space used
for uninstalling the service pack or patch? I have
literally a hundred hidden directories taking up space for
the unistall of these service packs and patches.

If I delete them will I be leaving loose ends?

Directory example $NtUninstallKB282010$

Thanks

Bob G

 

[Nicholas]

If you wish to safely remove the "uninstall files" for the
Hotfixes (i.e. $NtUninstallQxxxxxx$ files shown in Windows Explorer)
and cleanup your Add/Remove Programs list, visit MS-MVP Doug Knox's
excellent website for instructions.

Note: Doug's program only removes the uninstall files and Hotfix entries
in the Add/Remove Programs listing. It does not remove the
actual updates.

Remove Hotfix Backup files and the Add/Remove Programs Registry entries
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm


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Nicholas

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| After applying a service pack or patch and letting the
| system run for several weeks and I am satisfied with the
| patch, what is the best way to recover the disk space used
| for uninstalling the service pack or patch? I have
| literally a hundred hidden directories taking up space for
| the unistall of these service packs and patches.
|
| If I delete them will I be leaving loose ends?
|
| Directory example $NtUninstallKB282010$
|
| Thanks
|
| Bob G

 

[BGardner]

Thanks very much for the information. I will give it a try.

~Bob