Uninstall files

T

Tom Brown

In my Windows folder, I see a lot of files named similar to this ...
$NtUninstallKB885835$. Some of them are quite large. Is it ok to just
delete them? I am running out of free space on my HD.

TIA,

Tom
 
T

TaurArian [MS-MVP]

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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| In my Windows folder, I see a lot of files named similar to this ...
| $NtUninstallKB885835$. Some of them are quite large. Is it ok to just
| delete them? I am running out of free space on my HD.
|
| TIA,
|
| Tom
|
|
 
T

Tom Brown

Doug,

I had already checked your site and I saw that reference but I didn't know
those files were the Hotfix Backup Files.

Thanks,

Tom

And see www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Remove Hotfix Backup Files for
an automated tool for the "core OS" updates.

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Display\Security
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
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TaurArian said:
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


--

==================================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
==================================
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
(Links to web pages and MSKB Articles are posted for the purposes of
keeping the
information current)


| In my Windows folder, I see a lot of files named similar to this ...
| $NtUninstallKB885835$. Some of them are quite large. Is it ok to just
| delete them? I am running out of free space on my HD.
|
| TIA,
|
| Tom
|
|
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S

Sir_George

Tom said:
In my Windows folder, I see a lot of files named similar to this ...
$NtUninstallKB885835$. Some of them are quite large. Is it ok to just
delete them? I am running out of free space on my HD.

TIA,

Tom
Click to expand...

Tom,

If you have installed any version of IE7, DO NOT delete the corresponding folder! If you do, you may be unable to uninstall it later and will not be able to use any other version of IE.
 
D

Doug Knox MS-MVP

You're welcome :)

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

Tom Brown said:
Doug,

I had already checked your site and I saw that reference but I didn't know
those files were the Hotfix Backup Files.

Thanks,

Tom

And see www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Remove Hotfix Backup Files for
an automated tool for the "core OS" updates.

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
Display\Security
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

TaurArian said:
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


--

==================================
TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
==================================
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Need more help? http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-us;6527
(Links to web pages and MSKB Articles are posted for the purposes of
keeping the
information current)


| In my Windows folder, I see a lot of files named similar to this ....
| $NtUninstallKB885835$. Some of them are quite large. Is it ok to just
| delete them? I am running out of free space on my HD.
|
| TIA,
|
| Tom
|
|
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
T

Tom Brown

Sir_George,

Nope, have not gone down that road yet.

Thanks,

Knave Tom

Sir_George said:
In my Windows folder, I see a lot of files named similar to this ...
$NtUninstallKB885835$. Some of them are quite large. Is it ok to just
delete them? I am running out of free space on my HD.

TIA,

Tom
Click to expand...

Tom,

If you have installed any version of IE7, DO NOT delete the corresponding folder! If you do, you may be unable to uninstall it later and will not be able to use any other version of IE.
 

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