question re c:\windows\installer directory

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Jim Kelly - 28 Aug 2004 21:34 GMT

I have a subdirectory with 400mb of files and additional
directories. Appear to be the install program for programs
and patches I have installed in the past. some microsoft
office app updates. Why have these been retained??
Can I safely delete?

Also there are filefolders under the windows directory and
the installer subdirectory , one example = {0AB391A3-15F9-
4E4A-B151-BF794538AB99}. what are these and can they be
safely deleted?

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Don Phillipson - 29 Aug 2004 14:15 GMT

> I have a subdirectory with 400mb of files and additional
> directories. Appear to be the install program for programs
> and patches I have installed in the past. some microsoft
> office app updates. Why have these been retained??
> Can I safely delete?

MS apps usually retain earlier installations in case
you change your mind. Your safest course is:
1. Rename the folder something else.
Prefix X is the easiest to remember later.
2. Later, when you realize weeks or months
have passed with no problems, delete the xFolder.

> Also there are filefolders under the windows directory and
> the installer subdirectory , one example = {0AB391A3-15F9-
> 4E4A-B151-BF794538AB99}. what are these and can they be
> safely deleted?

MS makes nonsense folder names like this for
Temporary Internet Files and other purposes.
Your browser / Tools / Internet Options / General
has a panel for Temp. Internet Files. It is tidier to
give them a folder of their own.

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Don Phillipson
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Ron Badour - 29 Aug 2004 14:20 GMT

So you wouldn't have to download them if you needed them again. I would
rename the parent folder and if nothing complains about it in a week or so,
delete the files/folders if you need the drive space.

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> I have a subdirectory with 400mb of files and additional
> directories. Appear to be the install program for programs
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> 4E4A-B151-BF794538AB99}. what are these and can they be
> safely deleted?

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