To remove the Windows updates after successful installation?

1. How can I determine what updates to window in the Add/REMOVE program file I can remove that will not harm my PC?

2. how to identify the critcal programs in my program add/REMOVE I do not use that will not affect the operation of my PC?

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 - Update Services

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