Question...thank you

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Short of sounding absolutely stupid here, I have a
question. When I go to the add/remove programs, on the
list there, there are a long list of *Windows XP hot fix*
items there. Are these the updates for Windows XP that I
did from the microsoft site? Ive never noticed before
the updates I did on Windows being in the
add/remove...But then I didn't have the illustrious
Windows XP either...LOL Thank you for your time.
 
Hi,

The hotfixes in the Control Panel are a method of uninstalling incompatible
updates. Do not uninstall them unless you are having problems with a
particular update.

If you set folder options/view tab to see hidden and operating system files,
you will find corresponding $NtUninstallQxxxxxx$ folders in the \Windows
folder for each update. They hold the uninstall information for each hotfix.
If you are not going to uninstall any particular update, you can safely
delete the uninstall folder. Then go to Add & Remove and select the hotfix
for removal. You will get an error message followed by an offer to remove
the hotfix from the listings. It is not necessary to do this, I mention it
only as an option. I usually leave each hotfix alone for at least a month.

MVP Doug Knox has developed an easy method to automate this series of steps.
See WinXP Utilities on www.dougknox.com "Remove hotfix backup files".

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
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