Delete backed up files after installing SP1

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Tipsy McStagger

Hey All,

I recently installed SP1 for Windows XP Pro and when
prompted, chose to back up files in case I wanted to
uninstall later. My question is: how can I go about
deleting these backed up files to free up memory?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Tipsy
 
Tipsy;
Once you are sure you will keep Windows XP Service Pack 1.
The files may be hidden, to show the file:
Go to C:\WINDOWS
Click the top TOOLS, click FOLDER OPTIONS, click VIEW
Check the radio button. "Show hidden files and folders"
Click OK and you should now see more files.

Go to C:\WINDOWS and delete "$NTServicePackUinistall$" about 240 mb.
Then go to Add/Remove Programs.
Click Service Pack 1, there will be an error since you just deleted
the file.
Click YES to delete the shortcut.

Use similar procedure to delete similar files for the updates.
 
Thank you very much Mr. Jones!!

btw, I used to read The 3 Investigators novels when I was
younger. Great moniker.
 
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