Cleaning up Update backup directories

[Gary Krone]

I have several directories in my windows directory that look like they are
rollbacks for update.

$NtUninstall...$

Is it safe to delete these directories to gain back some disk space?
Is there a tool that will clean up these directories for me?

Thanks,

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If you wish to safely remove the "uninstall files" for the
Hotfixes (i.e. $NtUninstallQxxxxxx$ files shown in Windows Explorer)
and cleanup your Add/Remove Programs list, visit MS-MVP Doug Knox's
excellent website for instructions.

Remove Hotfix Backup files and the Add/Remove Programs Registry entries
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm

Note: Doug's program only removes the uninstall files and Hotfix entries
in the Add/Remove Programs listing. It does not remove the
actual updates.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I have several directories in my windows directory that look like they are
| rollbacks for update.
|
| $NtUninstall...$
|
| Is it safe to delete these directories to gain back some disk space?
| Is there a tool that will clean up these directories for me?
|
| Thanks,

 

[Gary Krone]

Thanks for the pointer.

I downloaded and ran the application. Is this a partial cleanup until
registered? It did not remove all of the $NtUninstallQxxxxxx$ files but did
get rid of all the $NtUninstallKBxxxxx$ files.