Old updates/downloads can be deleted?

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• These files download can be deleted?

  I have Windows XP in my downloads folder, I have 2 unknown files, reads:

  X 12-30196 Microsoft Corp.

  the other:

  X 13-11296 self-extracting Cabinet Microsoft Corp.

  they are large files, and I want to remove them, but don't know if they are part of my system, can I delete them without harming my operating system?

  Files in your downloads folder should not be necessary for Windows run.

  I would like just to copy them to a CD or DVD, then delete them.

  Boulder computer Maven
  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• session of system update files can be deleted?

  It seems to me that ThinkVantage System Update must keep everything that it downloads.

  I now have on my T60 about 7000 files (2.5 GB) of files under

  C:\Program Update\sessions of Lenovo.

  Who doesn't clean up after itself?

  Can one of these files deleted safely?

  It is ridiculous to consume more disk space as it does.

  Thank you.

  You can delete everything except system temp, QuestResponse.xml and updates.ser. If you remove those, update system will not be able to start.

• need to remove the old updates, how can I know which ones who?

  I have so many updates in my computer, I think they use a lot of space - I don't have "have a lot of memory left. I have updates dating back to 2002. If I can delete some, can you tell me where?

  Thank you very much!

  E-mail address is removed from the privacy *.

  You should not remove the update but you can delete the uninstall information.

  I'll assume you mean the hard drive space.  You can also use Disk Cleanup to help the removal of junk. You can uninstall old programs is no longer, you use or alternatively, get a bigger hard drive.

  As to your question about updates - see: http://taurarian.mvps.org/WU_XP/removing_old_windows_updates.htm

  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.

  Don't 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

  Please note this is only for Windows XP and is not on Vista or Windows 7

• What is old compressed files. can I delete them and any danger ot my PC

  I have the old windows files compressed in my pc. I want to delete them. Is it safe to do so.

  Hello

  What exactly do you mean by the old compressed Windows files?

  If there is no concern for data or if it is not a Windows system file you can go ahead and delete the file.

• I have a lot of updates which did not update (stranded) can I delete it all?

  When I update my updates, that they fail to install it, I have hundreds of them. Can I remove this?

  Hi Julie,.

  Sorry for the late reply. Could you give us the error message when the Windows update fails?

  Until we have the error message, I suggest you to run Microsoft Fix - it described in the following article to resolve the problem of Windows Update.

  Troubleshoot problems with installing updates.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  Keep us updated on the status of the issue.

• Windows Update files can be deleted from the C drive?

  original title: c drive has long file names

  my c drive has 5 files with filenames like 87ed52dd2136c8fc4a0e217f5df7fad8 and e6a781d4f9de38c94b10af4c13c019 can I remove them? What is? they are recorded as having 0 bytes. Thank you

  Same question was answered just in this other thread:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_update/NET-Framework-KB951847-put-f0ea3e0863f7b4fc45/4cf96fbd-C74E-43af-B05F-f15e4290d2d6

• Mystery Microsoft Files-Do I have need of all these files or can I delete the batch?

  I have 3 files on my C drive, all named as a string to a number, for example 6a34b3f7ad5039dc26e3c4. In these cases, there is a 25 folders numbered 1025, 1028, 1030 1031 etc over a folder 'graphics' and 'customer '. then there are all the other files inclusing .bmp for microsoft.NET and set up etc. In the numbered records are 3 files, Eula.rtf (clearly Microsoft but all in Japanese), LocalizedData.xml and SetupResources.dll.

  I need all these files or do I have to delete the batch? I'm guessing that they are something to do with the windows updates...

  Thank you

  These are usually leftovers from Windows Update and can be deleted safely after you restart your computer to make sure that they are not in use and/or staged for an update that will continue after a reboot.

  "2toerags" wrote in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy... *

  * I have 3 files on my C drive, all named as a string to a number, for example 6a34b3f7ad5039dc26e3c4. In these cases, there is a 25 folders numbered 1025, 1028, 1030 1031 etc over a folder 'graphics' and 'customer '. then there are all the other files inclusing .bmp for microsoft.NET and set up etc. In the numbered records are 3 files, Eula.rtf (clearly Microsoft but all in Japanese), LocalizedData.xml and SetupResources.dll. *

  I need all these files or do I have to delete the batch? I'm guessing that they are something to do with the windows updates...

  Thank you

• Can I delete OLD UPDATES?

  I am constantly memory low warnings on my computer and keeps trying to free up memory.  Can I delete the old security updates?

  Assuming WinXP SP3, see http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827 ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• can I delete old updates of windows to free up disk space?

  I was wondering if there is no safe way to remove old updates from windows on windows xp for free disk space.

  You can even if it is not recommended, you may move them to another location, like a flashdrive if disk space is a problem.

  "Uninstall folders that have (for example in the framework of the name
  $NtUninstallKB282010$ who reside in C:\windows (hidden files) are window
  Hot Fix update of the folders/files) can be removed safely (providing you never)
  wish to uninstall updates). I recommend leaving these records for
  a period of at least a month to make sure that the update works correctly.

  These updates can be removed individually or together. Learn more
  on the update/s go to:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=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 fix title corresponding Windows on the
  Update folder/file you just remove and select Remove. 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 Add/Remove programs
  List. »

  Important: Do not touch/move/delete or do anything with the record of $ $hf_mig. Leave only one.

  NB - the above applies only to Windows XP.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• OpenOffice org - DUPLICATED PROGRAMS after HAVING updated... THE OLD VERSION CAN BE DELETED?

  Original title: a COPY of the PROGRAMS AFTER UPDATE... THE OLD VERSION CAN BE DELETED?

  THE INTERNET WILL NOT OPEN THE PAGES OF THE SAME BROWSER CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET, SOMETIMES?

  AFTER THE UPDATE OF SOME PROGRAMS DISPLAYS COMPLETE (2) DIFFERENT VERSIONS INSTALLED ON THE COMPUTER... THE TWO MUST BE KEPT OR CAN I DELETE THE OLDER VERSION WITHOUT CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE NEW VERSION?

  OOo_3.2.1_Win_x86_install_en - US.exe:

  I USE THIS PROGRAM TO READ AND OPEN THE FILES DOC WORD, CAUSE MY WORD IS MESSED UP IN LAW AND IT DOES THE JOB BUT I THINK HE COULD START TO CAUSE CONFLICTS AND PROBLEMS... IF I COULD GET ANY INFO ON THIS PROGRAM, I WOULD BE VERY GREATFUL

  Hello

  
  What browser do you use?
  
  If you use internet explore then try optimizing and check for the issue.
  Reference: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213
  Usually we recommend that you use the latest version because it would include all later versions and patches for it. Uninstall the old version would not cause any problem.
  Uninstall the old version refer section below.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/uninstall-or-change-a-program
  You can also try to contact the manufacturer for assistance.
  http://support.OpenOffice.org/
  http://www.OpenOffice.org/contact.html

  Thanks and greetings
  Umesh P - Microsoft technical support.

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• can I delete old files from the version of the download folder?

  Original title: Deleting files from the download folder"

  I have improved my bit in Windows Vista, there are a large number of files downloaded into my download folder, can I delete the old version files?

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community.

  If I understand correctly you want to delete the content in the folder downloads.

  Things that you download are actually Setup. Beams compressed files that are checked in the folder programs.

  If after installing the program these installation files have no real use because all the content has been extracted and copied.

  So you can delete them. But I suggest you keep a backup, because in case you want to reinstall them they will be very practical.

  Hope this information helps. Response to help you further. We are happy to help you.

• downloaded updates of files can I delete the installation packages to free up disk space

  After having been to the bass and installed, can I delete the installation packages to free up disk space
  and how?

  This problem may occur if the Windows Update software distribution folder has been corrupted. We can refer to the following steps to rename this folder. Please note that the file will be re-created the next time we visit the Windows Update site.

  I. close all open windows.

  II. click on the "Start" button, click "all programs" and click "Accessories".

  III. - click on "command prompt" and click "run as administrator".

  IV. in "administrator: command prompt"window, type "net stop WuAuServ" (without the quotes) and press ENTER. "

  Note: Please, look at the cmd window and make sure that it is said that it was successfully stopped before we try to rename the folder.

  V. click on the Start button, in the "Search" box, type "%windir%" (without the quotes) and press ENTER.

  VI. in the opened folder, find the folder named "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution".

  VII. right click on the folder, select Rename and type "SDold" (without the quotes) to rename this folder.

  VIII. while still in the "administrator: command prompt" window, type the command "net start WuAuServ" (without the quotes) in the opened window to restart the service Windows updates.

  Note: Please, look at the cmd window and make sure that it is said that it has been started.

  Reset.

  UTC/GMT is 12:31 on Tuesday, October 25, 2011

• Can I delete old updates to save hard disk space?

  updates Windows stores these files on my drive hard ex: a29c773a897052e697775d
  each has about 59 files in the folder and to take disk space. These can be deleted?

  some of the files have hotfixinstaller? Installer fixes hotiron?

  Thanks for the help.

  Yes, feel free to remove them. ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• I have Vista Home Basic. Can I delete old updates? It takes up most of my 80 GB hard drive, my laptop is 5 years old.

  My Toshiba laptop is 5 years old and has a ton of updates.  He has SP2 on board.  I have a 80 GB hard drive, and these updates take almost 40 GB of it.  Can I remove or clean up some of these updates?

  Susan,

  There is no such thing as 'old' updates. They are there to protect against a vulnerability or to provide updates to the o/s.

  The purpose of take away their defeats being there.

  If you need more space, you must put in a bigger hard drive. Or get an external hard drive and put your data on it.

  The cost of discs is extremely low at the moment.

  UTC/GMT is 03:42 Wednesday, July 25, 2012