2006-12-31 11:59:54 · 6 answers · asked by lee B 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Not, it is not safe unless you use the 'Uninstall Programs' feature. Don't try to delete files manually; you might end up with with dead links. That's not good!
2006-12-31 12:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by je-actx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. for WINDOWS Updates. I have not
completely removed the updates,
but moved them to a folder in E:/Wup uninstall.
Now contains 3449 files 232 folders 541/571MB .
Folders $NTServicePackuninstall*.* moved
WARNING : DO NOT. REMOVE/ DELETE/TRANSFER
folder $hf mig$.
In case you need these files for uninstall
you can transfer them back to Windows.
Or KEEP a copy in a CD.
to save Hard disk space.
I asked the same question in www.avmechanic.com
long back.
But unfortunately the thread has been deleted.
FOR IE Updates : I have not tried . Located the thread and the answer given below:
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I assume your talking about the folders that are named something like "$NtUninstallKB810217$" , etc etc, these folders are uninstall files for the windows updates you have installed. You can delete these if you want, but once deleted you will not be able to uninstall any of the windows updates on your pc.
I would leave them alone personally in case you ever need to uninstall a ho tfix.
do NOT delete the $hf_mig$ folder though
hope the answers your question.
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2006-12-31 21:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by essbebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows updates are issued in most cases to fix problems that were found, therefore any critical updates should not be removed.
Any so called optional updates you do not need to install unless you feel that they are of benefit.
I always recommend that the Windows Update be set to auto, so it will update your computer without needing to manually run the program.
2006-12-31 20:17:20 · answer #3 · answered by OzHawk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. If it is windows updates, or OS updates, do not delete them.
However, if it is something like IE7, then feel free to. Obviously, after time, you will need to upgrade, because standards change.
Hope this helps!
2006-12-31 20:10:54 · answer #4 · answered by tehAnswerer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, the updates keep your computer up to date with the latest security and virus protecting patches when they become available.
2006-12-31 20:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by shane 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, those updates are there to make your computer run good
2006-12-31 20:06:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋