Will it help to remove old updates

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• 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.

• 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

• Why keep the view that I would not 'probably' remove old updates?

  I run XP Home SP2.  I have 1 million of updates for this and other programs using disk space.  Whenever I ask if I can delete the 'old', the answer is probably 'no '.  I want to know why not?    And I want the answer to be more definitive that "well, the new updates a day can depend on the 'old' to run '.  Isn't that or Don't they?  Thanks for the definitive answers

  You can remove programs uninstall for them.
  Ask about it in the correct newsgroups below links

  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.windowsupdate&cat=en_us_d99bb655-a5d5-4C07-bdb0-90caf9f30c42&lang=en&CR=us

  Microsoft.public.windowsupdate discussions

  XP discussion groups:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?DG=Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General

  Link above is to the XP newsgroups.

  There is a list of groups of discussion XP to the bottom of the left column.

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• You can remove old updates from Windows as of 2006 or more

  Windows xp is slow runnling and I would like to remove some files can I delete old windows updates and hiddn files can I stop or remove?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312 
  Description of the tool in Windows XP disk cleanup

  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

• CAN I get rid of the updates that are show; pping in Vista. I see in Windows 7 which is can remove old updates that are not needed. Can I do this with Vista?

  I am able to remove the old window of Dates in Windows 7 that overlap, when you go on the cleaning disc and touch clean system files, then the update windows clean up rises.  Then, you are able to remove the old of the dates that are no longer needed. This saves space.  Can I do this with Windows Vista?  If so, how?

  Hello

  This is the information from Microsoft about this:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2852386/en-us

  "Cleaning Windows Update option is available only when the Disk Cleanup Wizard detects the updates of Windows you don't need on the computer."

  This is only for Windows 7 and above.

  Loy Vista doesn't have this option of cleaning disc for Windows Updates and in all probability that Microsoft will not implement what Vista is now in Extended Support.

  _____________________________________________

  Here's how to clean your Vista hard disk:

  This free program allows you to see what is taking place.

  http://www.Jam-software.com/treesize_free/

  By default system restore also includes 15% of the capacity of your hard disk under Vista space.

  You can change the size of it:

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76227-system-restore-disk-space.html

  You can clean your hard drive using these two methods.

  "Delete files using Disk Cleanup"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup

  Using the free CCleaner program:

  http://www.Piriform.com/CCleaner

  In NO case use the registry cleaning Option in CCleaner

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  And Norton Backup, if you are using Norton, can do strange things with filling of hard drive space.

  See you soon.

• Is this Ok to remove old updates from March 2006?

  I can e del you ol d Upates?

  Well it would have been nice to know what operating system, etc., but I'll take a guess that it's Windows XP-

  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.

  Important: Please note that this is not applicable to Vista.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• You can remove old updates from Windows that take place on the hard drive?

  I have 391 updates on my computer since 2007 I should all keep them?  My hard drive is almost full, not sure what to delete - help!

  Friday, April 13, 2012 23:59:35 + 0000, Barbara H63 wrote:

  I have 391 updates on my computer since 2007 I should all keep them?

  Yes.

  My hard drive is almost full, not sure what to delete - help!

  There are several things that you can remove, but they are all temporary
  solutions. You soon find yourself in the same situation. the
  only real solution to this problem is the purchase of a larger or second hard
  drive. Luckily they are cheap these days.

  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

• remove old updater

  How in the hell definitely remove the CS6 update?   It keeps reappearing.  Any help is appreciated!   I am now on CC2015.

  Please close AAM Update Notifier from Task Manager (win) / Monitor (mac) of the activity.

• You can remove old updates from 2009?

  I have always updated my PC when I'm invited to, but now I see that I'm still all the updates which dates back to 2009 can I remove a less than 2 years of them? Thank you

  Can I remove a less than 2 years of them?

  N °

  But can this related, archived discussion in another forum => http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=33209

• Old updates can be removed?

  original title: updates

  can I remove old updates when new updates are installed

  Hello

  None

  you do not uninstall them

  updates are for the continuation of the performance and security improvements

  for the repost of questions of updates in the correct windows updates forum

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update?page=1&tab=all

• 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 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

• Old updates

  Can I delete/remove old updates?  They take a lot of space.

  Not that she would leave the unpatched system.

  If you use Windows XP, see this: http://taurarian.mvps.org/WU_XP/removing_old_windows_updates.htm

  NB: The above is not applicable to Vista or Windows 7.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Can I safely remove old security updates Windows

  I have Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3. I checked my system under ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS and I have a lot of updates:

  Security updates and the updates for Microsoft Office 2007 products
  Security updates and updates for Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
  Security updates and updates for Microsoft Windows XP
  Security updates and the updates for Windows Media Center Edition 2005
  Various fixes
  Old Service Pack updates (Windows XP, Office, etc.).

  My Questions: Because they use a lot of space, one of these files are eliminated using Add / REMOVE PROGRAMS ? They don't are not already installed or removing them would make them not secure against threats that they were supposed to challenge?

  Thank you.

  I doubt they use all that much space (compared to your stuff) - and if you run lack of space - it is a different matter. a not better resolved by removing the updates/patches.  :-)

  Do not delete those using Add / Remove programs.  That would be, at best, careless.  To uninstall, so that updates are, do not remove the updates (updates would be removed automatically when you remove the product that they fixed.)

  Want to clean and to get that machine works best?  Here are a few suggestions that * is * help.

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can remove the uninstall files for patches that installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used.  Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need.  This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on the root of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you * NOT * use the aggressive version):
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find.  Reboot when necessary.  (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

  Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in.  Look for whatever it is you do not know using Google (or ask here.)  You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

  You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory.  This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

  Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing you pouvez wish to make:

  Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  If you want, come back and let us know a bit more information on your system - particularly the brand / model of the system, you have - and maybe someone here can guide you to the place s x of law to this end.  This isn't 100% necessary - but I'd be willing to bet that you would gain some performance and features in making this part.