Can I delete file update.exe in C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig

Hello

I need more space in the C drive, and I find that under C:\WINDOWS\, the $hf_mig folder contains 170 + subfolders that 515 MB of space and each those subfolder contains update.exe. Remove the update.exe file in these subfolders under C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig?

Please advise me.
With many thanks,.
Ying

Don't NOT delete the folder $ $hf_mig or its content.

When a critical security patch update, update, update rollup, driver or a feature pack installs GDR version files, the hotfix files are also copied to the folder % windir%\$hf_mig$. This supports migration to the appropriate files if you install a hotfix or a service pack that includes earlier versions of these files later.

FYI -.

Folders that have uninstall as part of the name (for example $NtUninstallKB282010$ who reside in C:\windows (hidden files) are window Hot difficulty updating folders/files) can be removed safely (providing ever, you wish to uninstall the updates). I recommend you leave these records for a period of at least one month to make sure that the update works correctly.

These updates can be removed individually or together. To learn more about the update/s go on:
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/xxxxxx
NB: XXXXXX = the actual number, not to mention the "Q" or "Ko."

Once you have removed the uninstall folders/files, then go to control panel, add/remove programs. Select the title of the corresponding Windows fix on the folder/file of the patch you just deleted, and select Delete. You will get a Windows error. This is because you deleted the uninstall folder/files. Simply choose OK and the entry will be removed from the Add/Remove Programs list.

Repeat once again, do NOT delete the folder $ $hf_mig

Cleaning after installation of SP2
http://aumha.org/win5/a/sp2faq.php#after

and/or

XP SP3: Post Installation Cleanup
http://aumha.NET/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827

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