Removing Programs that include HPHotfix...

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Chela

I have a Dell laptop and the harddrive is nearly 99%
full! In the Add/Remove Programs list I noticed that
there are a lot of Windows HP HotFix with different
numbers behind each one of these...What the heck is that
and how do I safely remove some of this so that I free up
space on my hard drive?! What is the best way for me to
approach this issue, being both cost-efficient and user-
friendly? I appreciate any help on this matter.
Chela in Arizona
 
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.

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.
 
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