I have strange files in My Computer, they have names like '33b0146562721ec94506222a' are they ok to delete?

Question

They have stuff in them like:
a file called "update" and in that file:
an .exe called update (something about windows service pack setup) and also a .dll file called updspapi.dll

There are other folders called:
"82e497a63063782d4f60e"
and
"55593f538787b06e38d5eb761113"
and
"a63bc1dd14803ed3474e422a4f1fdb"

I'm just trying to tidy stuff up, and wondering if these are ok to delete... any help would be much appreciated... Thanks :)

Also... just wondering, does anyone else have these weird files?

Answer 1

If they are in your system or system 32 folder dont do it, it could corrupt your system. If you are truly worried if they are suspicious then I would run a virus scan or adware scan. Run chkdsk or scandisk depending on the OS you are on. Even the files in windows folder, try not to delete any of them.

Answer 2

Use the cleanup determination in domicile windows. it's going to do it for you. in case you sense paranoid, set a restoration element first & replica the "unneeded" documents to a cdrom. you will get greater area with the help of deleting undesirable application that got here including your laptop - working example, application for an ISP you do not use.

Answer 3

they are files made by microsoft to install updates into the computer, just leave them as they are, u might encounter prob. if u delete them

Answer 4

they are usually temp files used to upgrade and are usually OK to delete but they can also cause trouble if it's important. I rec that you leave them unless they are in your TEMP folder

Answer 5

I do not know - but I know a man who does. I had a similar query and I "Googled" it and got an explanation as to what the files were about and what to do about them. (Mine were a virus - yours SEEM "legal")