C:/windows/system32/dllcsache(can it be safely deleted?)

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ManyBeers - 31 Oct 2005 05:49 GMT

I was reading an article on a website concerning reducing the Windows
folder footprint, and in the article it is stated that the files(not the
folder) in the
C:/windows/system32/dllcache folder can safely be deleted.The author
says they are just backups of all system files and are not needed.
Anyways I ask because mine has over 500megs in it and all are blue meaning
the are old compressed files. Also what about deleting the files(not the
folder) in the C:/Windows/Servicepackfiles/i386 folder. I have SP2 on cd and
have no intention of removing it. Thanks

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Dr Teeth - 31 Oct 2005 10:28 GMT

Do NOT delete this folder. It does indeed contain copies of many files
on your disc. Windows uses that folder to replace any system files
that have changed with the same version that is installed on your
system.

It is an important safety feature...leave it alone.

Also, I'd avoid a site that advocates deleting this folder.

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Gerry Cornell - 31 Oct 2005 14:34 GMT

Encore!

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> Do NOT delete this folder. It does indeed contain copies of many files
> on your disc. Windows uses that folder to replace any system files
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> Also, I'd avoid a site that advocates deleting this folder.

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Gerry Cornell - 31 Oct 2005 14:38 GMT

You would be ill advised to delete the contents of Windows back up
folders.

How large is your hard drive and how much free space does it have? If
your hard drive is partitioned then details for each partition would be
helpful.

You may be able to gain space on your C drive. Check how much Disk Space
is allocated to System Restore by right clicking on My Computer and
selecting Properties, System Restore, Settings. Also run Disk CleanUp
selecting More Options, System Restore and remove all restore points
except the most recent one.

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>I was reading an article on a website concerning reducing the Windows
> folder footprint, and in the article it is stated that the files(not
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> cd and
> have no intention of removing it. Thanks

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ManyBeers - 31 Oct 2005 17:26 GMT

> I was reading an article on a website concerning reducing the Windows
> folder footprint, and in the article it is stated that the files(not the
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> folder) in the C:/Windows/Servicepackfiles/i386 folder. I have SP2 on cd and
> have no intention of removing it. Thanks

Alrighty I guess I'll pass on my plans to delete those files.Majority rules.
Idon't really need the space: just like to be tidy.

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