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• is it safe to uninstall old updates

  Don't forget not is safe to uninstall old updates from my vista

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  N ° you will leave your system vulnerable. However, you can (Windows XP) rank after Windows updates.

  See: http://taurarian.mvps.org/WU_XP/removing_old_windows_updates.htm 
  Remove the old Windows updates

  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

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

• Old update put my windows 7 crashed

  I installed old my windows7 update this morning, 13/01/2011.

  After reboot, it shows the blue screen and restart.

  Promot fix me, unfortuantely, I have no point of restoration implemented. I can't fix my windows7.

  Is there a way of removing old update and restart my windows 7?

  just press F8 while your system is booting - choose Safe mode (your previous configuration will be restored automatically - it restarts after that - Bluescreen only appear after that until this update gets reinstalled - in order to avoid that go to windows update do a right-click on the update and select "Hide update".)

• Can I remove the old updates installed to save space on my computer?

  wondering if I can remove the old service updates from my computer to free memory space is low

  You can not remove the old updates service that would leave you vulnerable and in a pre patched State.

  However for Windows XP only

  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

  This isn't for Vista - after each update, Volume Shadow Copy service backup only the updated files. With Vista, is a differential backup, rather than a full backup and uninstalling files in Windows XP.  This safeguard mechanism is used to save disk space.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011 - Update Services

• Can I free up hard disk space by removing old updates?

  I run windows XP and have updated my system regularly with updates of service pack (Service Pack 3 now). All the old update files downloaded from Microsoft are still in my C:\Windows directory. Delete all files of thos now that they are installed on my computer? It's about 4 GB of space.

  Thank you

  See this discussion: 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

• Removal of the old updated if a new is installed

  I have Windows XP Home Edition. When I go to add or remove programs and choose the view that all updates also option I noticed that I have several updates on the list. If they take the disk space and then delete the old updates if I have the most recent update of the same kind installed?

  See this discussion: 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

• Question is about the old updates

  I was wondering if it is OK to remove your old updates as long as you keep your update?  Ex: microsoft visual C++, Advisor to hp total care.

  Thank you

  Young-One,
  Windows updates it is not recommended that you delete the old updates.  It is possible that there are updates that interact with the older.  As for the HP advisor is an OEM program so you would need to check with HP on the feature of this. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• My question is, why I am receiving the old updates in windows update?

  I installed SP1 & SP2 one after another of the Microsoft site, after restoring my computer to its original settings, and now I get this old updates in windows update, are not they suppose to be in the SP1 & SP2? What should I do?

  THANKS :)

  Have you installed them?

  Start - type in the search box-> WinVer find upstairs and double click on it - would you say SP2?
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• 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

• How can I remove old updates from windows to prevent their fill my hard drive?

  How can I remove old updates from windows to prevent their fill my hard drive?

  You don't want to. Otherwise, why would have installed their in the first place? They are updated for security. Thema alone.

• Branch old updates can be removed from my XP?

  Can I remove the old Windows XP & Windows Internet Explorer security updates?

  If they do not take too much disk space, I would leave them alone. New updates work sometimes, as well as the old updates to give you a secure system. You know what they say, don't fix what broke.

• Old updates/downloads can be deleted?

  I downloaded as more than 100 updates over the years. When a new update is downloaded, can I remove the old updates? I hope MSFT will automatically clean the old updates or provide a tool for this. Thank you.

  See this thread:

  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 16:16 on Thursday, February 16, 2012

• some of my old updates is not what I would do

  some old updates is a not what should I do?

  Hello

  1. the updates you are trying to install?

  2. you receive an error message while trying to install updates?

  Method 1:

  Follow the steps in this article and check: you can not install updates from Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or by using the auto update after a repair install of Windows XP after you install Windows XP SP3 immediately after a new installation of Windows XP SP2, or http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144

  Method 2:

  Try running the fixit of this article and check if it helps: How to reset the Windows Update components? http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

• Impossible to install missing old updates of Windows XP-

  I am told that I have a lot of older Windows XP updates missing who might be a threat to my safety. I have Windows XP Pro Media Center edition SP3.

  I received prior assistance from a person who has provided support to Microsoft for a tech forum. She began to date of all the tests she could think to search for missing persons. We also tried to reinstall KB978601, an old update, time & time without success.

  I started with AVG free edition, but now I use Trend Micro Titanium Security 2011 my virus protection. We have also conducted tests with & without my virus protection on.  Finally, it was suggested that I try this site for answers. I currently receive all the updates with no problems and I'm not sure the updates, Miss me him. As I mentioned before, told me that even if they are more updated that the fact of not having them is a threat.

  Update of root certificate will not be listed in Add/Remove programs.

  Note: Updates of root certificates usually come out every 3-4 months. While the updates of root certificates are installed automatically in Vista & Win7, Windows XP users must install manually via the Windows Update Web site [what were thinking?] then make sure you run all CUSTOM analysis a few months, so to see if a root certificates update became available.

• Get rid of the old updates.

  I have xp on laptop.  Is running really slowly.  Given that I've had a ton of updates was 1/09.  Can I get rid of these and this will help the computer run faster?

  old updates just to take up disk space and would not be entirely responsible for a slow system.

  Unfortunately, a slow system can be attributed to a variety of things, singularly or a combination of them.  It can also be software related or attributed to material or both.

  what you can try first run all the tools from microsoft here: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm

  Subsequently, we can take a look at your hardware to verify an idea of your system by clicking on start > run > msinfo32

  Another method you can use is to see if the performance is better in safe mode and the safe mode with network / internet connection.

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