Windows XP Hotfix

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Donna J

Hi,
Need to know if it is necessary to keep ALL of the Windows XP Hotfix
that are listed in the Add and Remove Programs?
 
You should not be tempted to "uninstall" any "Hotfixes" listed in the
Add or Remove Programs section. They are listed there in case
your computer does not function properly after they are installed.
Uninstalling them will uninstall the actual patches which were downloaded
from the Windows Update website.

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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| Hi,
| Need to know if it is necessary to keep ALL of the Windows XP Hotfix
| that are listed in the Add and Remove Programs?
| --
| Thanks, Donna J.
 
Carey
Just wanted to let you know that this took care of what I was asking
about.

Thanks so much,
Donna J.
 
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