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Removing Old Windows Updates


Folders that have uninstall as part of the name (for example $NtUninstallKB282010$ which reside in C:\windows (hidden folders) are Window Hot Fix Update folders/files) can be safely deleted (providing you never wish to uninstall the updates). I would recommend leaving these folders for a period of at least a month to make sure the update is working correctly.

These updates can be deleted individually or in multiples. To find out more about the update/s go to:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/XXXXXX
NB: XXXXXX = the actual number not including the "Q" or "KB"

Once you have deleted the uninstall folders/files, then go to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Select the matching Windows Hotfix Title relating the update folder/file you have just deleted and select remove. You will get a Windows error. This is because you have deleted the uninstall folder/files. Just choose OK and the entry will be deleted from the Add/Remove Programs Listing.

Tidying up after installing SP2
http://aumha.org/win5/a/sp2faq.php#after

and/or

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#Removing_the_uninstall_information
Removing the uninstall information

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