Updates and Service Packs - Disk Space

[Guest]

Hi
After installing SP2 and running Windows Update my windows directory is
cluttered with new folders.
ServicePackFiles about 500mb
SoftwareDistribution approx 300mb
$NtUnistall about 20 folders approx 120mb

Are all of these folders needed and if not can I just delete them ?

Thanks

Paul

 

[jmatt]

Paul wrote:> After installing SP2 and running Windows Update my windows
directory is

cluttered with new folders.

Make yourself a new XP cd using nlite.
Universal Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49
http://www.short-media.com/review.php?r=284&p=2
http://www.nliteos.com/

3) Delete Leftover Update/Patch Files?
http://langa.com/newsletters/2004/2004-10-14.htm
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/649
Uninstalling a Hotfix
You can uninstall a hotfix by using Add or Remove Programs in Control
Panel.
To uninstall a hotfix
1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs, at the
top, tick > Show updates, click Q###### , and then click Change/Remove.
2. Follow the instructions that appear.
Note
If multiple hotfixes replace the same file and you want to successfully
return your system to its original state, you must remove the most
recently installed hotfix first, and then all of the others in the
reverse order of installation.

How to uninstall a hotfix or Service Pack via the Recovery Console?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/spuninst.htm

 

[Guest]

Many thanks

Paul

Paul wrote:> After installing SP2 and running Windows Update my windows
directory is

Make yourself a new XP cd using nlite.
Universal Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49
http://www.short-media.com/review.php?r=284&p=2
http://www.nliteos.com/

3) Delete Leftover Update/Patch Files?
http://langa.com/newsletters/2004/2004-10-14.htm
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/649
Uninstalling a Hotfix
You can uninstall a hotfix by using Add or Remove Programs in Control
Panel.
To uninstall a hotfix
1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs, at the
top, tick > Show updates, click Q###### , and then click Change/Remove.
2. Follow the instructions that appear.
Note
If multiple hotfixes replace the same file and you want to successfully
return your system to its original state, you must remove the most
recently installed hotfix first, and then all of the others in the
reverse order of installation.

How to uninstall a hotfix or Service Pack via the Recovery Console?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/spuninst.htm

 

[jmatt]

Many thanks

Your'e welcome.