Can I safely remove old security updates Windows

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• Can I remove old security updates for Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows XP out of my control panel to give me more space?

  In my control panel, I have about 50 updates to security of Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows XP.  Keep Microsoft sending me error messages saying that I need to delete some of my programs in my control panel, so my System Restore so that they are able to track or undo harmful replaces my e asking me to free more disk space by removing programs that I don't use.  Can I delete some old updates of security out of my control panel?

  Hi RamonaBrooks,

  No, you should not remove installed Windows updates as they are supposed to be there on the computer. In this case, you get low disk space messages, try the following.

  Method 1: Run this utility of automated troubleshooting and see if it helps.

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  Method 2: Run Disk Cleanup to free up space.

  Description of the tool in Windows XP disk cleanup

  See also:

  Maintenance tasks that improve performance

• old security updates can be removed without disturbing the system?

  old security updates can be removed without disturbing the system?

  old security updates can be removed

  NO.

  See the Shenan Stanley response to a previous post:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_update/can-i-safely-delete-old-Windows-security-updates/c63db7fd-bf2a-4179-9d83-981fb41ca823>

  UTC/GMT is 15:43 on Saturday, February 25, 2012

• I have Windows 7. Why would I need Hello? I can it safely remove?

  I have Windows 7. Why would I need Hello? I can it safely remove?

  It is a network protocol that uses iCloud, and it's tiny. Leave it alone.

• What happens if I delete the old security updates?

  What harm is there in the removal of the old security updates?

  Not a good idea.  Your computer would be vulnerable to security issues that these updates set, making it easier for hackers to take control of your computer, identity theft, etc. Boulder computer Maven
  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• PC DM files: my hard drive is currently filled by PC DM files in my folder/Public user folder. How can I safely remove the right files in this folder?

  My hard drive is currently filled by PC DM files in my folder/Public user folder.  How can I safely remove the right files in this folder?  Vista Home Premium 64 bit is my os.

  Hi templar_39,

  DM (Message Delivery) file types are not Windows files, they can be generated by a third-party program.

  This particular file type is often associated with audio data and can be hosted on some cell phones to be used as ringtones or multimedia clips. To my knowledge, these files can be generated by your mobile phone.

  Note: you can go ahead and remove these files only if you notice that the files do not contain any important information.

  If this happens without connect you all devices (like mobile PHONES), this may be a virus or malware activity. You can run a virus scan to get rid of them

  Step 1: A scanner online for any threat and try to correct

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/cleanup.htm

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Can I safely remove the essential library

  can I safely remove esentials library

  I need space

  I need space

  If you mean Windows Live Photo Gallery in Windows Live Essentials, the answer is: Yes.

  Your motive/reason however is a liitle questionable. But it's your machine, your call.

  t-4-2

• How to safely remove real pop-up windows

  I know that I have a genuine windows, and I'm tired of the pop - ups constant that makes my screen go black and so on. How can I safely remove the pop-up without purchase windows 7 still or damage to my laptop?

  you use an Acer OEM SLP on a Toshiba key. It would never work.

  If you have a license for ultimate, you can change your product key to the one on your COA. If this isn't the case, you will need to return to the windows, your computer comes with that.
  additional information:

  OEM SLP: This key comes pre-installed in Windows, when it comes to the factory. This key is designed to work with the special instructions isn't on the hardware of this manufacturer. Then, when Windows was installed using the OEM SLP (in factory) Windows 7 key leans on the motherboard and he sees special instructions and activates. (that's why you had no need to turn on your computer after you brought it home)

• Can I recover my old version of windows on the computer and use it on my old laptop?

  Original title: windows 8.

  Last year, I bought a new desktop computer Acer with windows 8 and installed my windows professional 8.1 on it!

  My question is! can I recover my old version of windows on the computer and use it on my old laptop because it was purchased with this PC AND how I to get it back?

  I am braking the rules by doing this? the original key was included with the purchase of my new Acer and I should be able to pick it up and install it on another device?

  If I can't, I'll have to buy a new one to upgrade my old windows laptop 7. I'm trying to save money! That's why I ask this question.

  Roger

  No, you cannot transfer the original license that is pre-installed on your Acer, it relates to it because it is an OEM license.

  The OEM of Windows 8 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :

  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

  So, you need to invest in a new license to upgrade your laptop that is running Windows 7:

  http://www.Windows.com/buy

• Can I safely remove ' $ UPDATE.» «~ OS ' and ' WINDOWS$.» "~ BT" in C:\?

  Hello! I just noticed I UPGRADED $. ~ WINDOWS OS and $. ~ BT in the root of my C: drive. The old "size on disk" is 264 MB, and the last is 3.3 GB. The latter has tens of thousands of files and thousands of files.

  I ran the disk cleanup on the drive. It has eliminated a lot of files, but remain of these two files. I can't find anything about them online or in a search here. I can remove them safely?

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  Hello

  You'll want to go ahead and safely remove it by using the disk cleanup - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/delete-windows-old-folder/

  Kind regards

  Patrick

• Can I safely remove the Windows.old files?

  What's up guys?, I have a Compaq Presario supplied with the Windows Vista operating system, 32-bit. I backed up all my drivers on DVD and I downloaded a clean copy of Vista using an ISO on a DVD burner. I reinstalled the new copy put in my original product key, and he agreed. I reinstalled my drivers and all seems to work fine. I transferred all my data, mp3, jpeg, etc. for Flash readers and/or new programs on the new OS. The reason for the new OS was a virus infection which partially damaged the registry.  I really want to keep these files in the system for obvious reasons. Can I safely delete the files "Windows.old" and what would be the best way to do it?

  Hello

  The next message will be how carefully check for malicious software needed
  for, now or in the near future.

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  In the disk cleanup, is displayed as previously the Windows Installations.

  Start - type in the search box-> CONTROL the above disk cleanup - right Click-RUN AS ADMIN.

  How to remove the Windows.old folder in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/19151-Windows-old-folder-delete.html

  How can I remove the Windows.old folder?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder

  How to remove the Windows.old folder that is generated when you perform a custom
  Windows Vista Setup (also Windows 7)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/933212/en-us

  How to remove and delete the folder Windows.old on Vista or Windows 7
  http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/delete-Windows-old-removal.aspx

  ===============================================

  If necessary:

  1. open an elevated command prompt

  Start - type in the search box-> find CMD in top - click right on - RUN AS ADMIN

  How to open a high in Windows 7 command prompt
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html

  2 prompt probably like C:\Windows\System32 >

  This type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  CD\

  Now, the line should look like C:\ >

  3: This type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Windows.old DIR

  Should resemble C:\>DIR Windows.old

  It should return

  C:\Windows.old directory

  and view the contents of Windows.old

  It's just to make sure that the Windows.old folder is under C: (drive C) - if she does not STOP

  4 this type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Attrib - r - / s has s h Windows.old

  Should look like C:\>Attrib/s - r - a s h Windows.old
  (there are SPACES between Attrib and / s and r - and - a and -s-h and Windows.old)

  He should return to the prompt C:\ if it shows and ERROR and STOP - then check the command
  and if it has been entered correctly you are not in the right place.

  5 this type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  RD/s Windows.old

  Should resemble C:\>RD/s Windows.old
  (there are SPACES between the RD /s and Windows.old)

  Return Windows.old, are your sure Y/N Y type

  (If you get a message that you have no property rights then type this command
  and press ENTER.

  TAKEOWN /f Windows.old/a/r

  and repeat step 5 - were you using an elevated command prompt?

  6: This type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Windows.old DIR

  Should look like C:\>DIR Windows.old - and press ENTER.

  It should return

  Directory of C:\

  File not found

  Which confirms that it is gone.

  
  7 close the COMMAND window

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  Use the Safe Mode if possible - repeatedly, press F8 that you start.

  If necessary, use these utilities

  UnLocker 1.91 + (free) 32 and 64 bit versions.
  http://unlocker.emptyloop.com/

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Below also work on both 32 and 64-bit Windows

  Another good alternative - use FileAssassin:

  FileAssassin - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php

  Force delete (cannot delete) closed or in used files or folders with FileASSASSIN
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-FileASSASSIN/

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  And this - MoveOnBoot

  MoveOnBoot
  http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/MoveOnBoot.html

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• can I safely remove the library documents reconstituted in windows 7?

  My computer (drive C) is a 9 GB of satiety, and I need to reclaim space for data.  Can I safely delete the files in the folder of reconstituted under my documents document library?

  If not, how can I recover more disk space?

  My computer (drive C) is a 9 GB of satiety, and I need to reclaim space for data.  Can I safely delete the files in the folder of reconstituted under my documents document library?

  If not, how can I recover more disk space?

  Hello

  You must understand a basic first concept.

  Libraries in Windows 7 do not contain the physical files. They show only a virtual display of the physical files that are contained in other physical files that have been added to the library.

  Example:

  By default, the Document library displays the files that are contained in the C:\Users\your utilisateur\Mes Documents folder and the folder C:\Users\Public\Public Documents .

  If you simply right click and delete the Document library, it will not add any free space on the C: drive.

  To add free space on the C: drive, you need to remove the C:\Users\your utilisateur\Mes Documents to the folder that contains the actual files.

  Before you do, make sure that you have backed up the files you do not want to lose.

  The best way to add free space on the C: drive, would be to move the Documents and other user folders to another drive internal or external.

  See the Second Option in the following tutorial.

  How to change the default location of user folders in Windows 7 and Windows 8:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18629-user-folders-change-default-location.html

  Let us know if you have any other questions.

  Concerning

• My 'gain' on Windows Solitaire Vegas style during a security update Windows lost on 12/10/11 - the balance of man find?

  I had left my computer for a few minutes in a game.  When I got home a Windows security update had apparently been carried out and a message is displayed that my game could not be saved.  When I go to play a new game now, the balance is - $52 (I play the Vegas style) and I close without playing the game.  I didn't reset my stats, so I can see what was the balance of man.  Can the balance of my old be restored?  Thank you.

  Hello

  Unfortunately, it is not possible to restore the former balance.

• Can I reinstall 'removed apps' after that windows 8 is "refreshed"?

  I see that many have asked the same question before: how to reinstall 'removed' applications after the update of windows 8?

  I had a few programs MS already pre-installed on my system (for example MS Digital Image Editor 2006) and I would like that he return. I know that MS does not support this product more, but I want to use it again.

  How can I get my old dos programs? They are in the basket? There must be a way to reinstall them, and they never came with any media or thumb drive? These programs are completely lost to me?

  Everything that has been pre-installed when your computer was new is preserved when you use the update.  That's because discounting is the "default set of software" the manufacturer of the computer (such as Dell or Acer) put on the computer.  When you use Refresh, you end up back at the State "brand new computer" and all the software that originally came with your computer is also.

  Programs that you have installed yourself (which are not come with your computer) have disappeared, and you need to install again the same way you did the first time (from the CD or download from the site that it's).

• April security updates Windows Vista caused laptop does not restart!

  Update security for Windows Vista (KB3045685)
  Update security for Windows Vista (KB3045999)
  Update security for Windows Vista (KB3046306)
  Update security for Windows Vista (KB3046482)

  Message box, something went from an unusual way to term in the registry.

  He had no numbers...

  1 Windows auto updater installed 10 updated important. On reboot,.

  my Toshiba laptop wouldn't start to ANY connection and is gone to the message box.

  I started in safe mode and did a system restored.

  2 tried to reinstall but only with the updates listed above, 4 KB not the 10.

  SAME message. Again once restore safe mode.

  Anyone know who the 4 updates do not use?

  I also stopped the automatic update.

  Any solution? I would like to take back with updates.

  I have not tried the 4 update above 1 both because the recovery mode is

  a lot of time and frustrating. Microsoft should have some answers...

  Hello

  Thanks for the post.

  Disconnect any attached external devices.

  If you use a third-party antivirus disable and then install updates and check.

  Temporarily turn off the firewall and antivirus software and try to install the updates.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/disable-antivirus-software#1TC=Windows-Vista

  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable the antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network at the time the anti-virus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  If this does not help, then I suggest you to put the computer in a clean boot state and then install. Start your computer in a clean boot state, you can reduce conflicts between software and help identify the root cause of the problem. You can read this article for more information:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: after the resolution of the problem, reset the computer to start as usual. Refer to the step How to configure the computer to start as usual after a boot minimum troubleshooting under more information.

  Try this and let us know the results.