XP hotfix (SP2)

[Nunyabiznus]

I have a total of 23 "hotfixes" in my Add/Remove programs
list. What are they and should I get rid of them?

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

No, you need to keep them.
They are the updates you have downloaded from Windows Update.
If you uninstall them, you remove the fix.

However you can safely delete the uninstall files.
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.

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"Nunyabiznus" > wrote in message
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> I have a total of 23 "hotfixes" in my Add/Remove programs
> list. What are they and should I get rid of them?

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Its Nunyabiznus!!! Its a Microsoft Most Secret Project !!! <G>

However, all kidding aside, these are the entries to remove these "hotfixes"
should you decide you need to. However, if your system is stable, you can
delete these entries, and their associated backup files. See
www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Remove Hotfix Backup Files.
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"Nunyabiznus" > wrote in message
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> I have a total of 23 "hotfixes" in my Add/Remove programs
> list. What are they and should I get rid of them?

[Kelly]

LOL! <w>

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"Doug Knox MS-MVP" > wrote in message
...
> Its Nunyabiznus!!! Its a Microsoft Most Secret Project !!! <G>
>
> However, all kidding aside, these are the entries to remove these
"hotfixes"
> should you decide you need to. However, if your system is stable, you
can
> delete these entries, and their associated backup files. See
> www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Remove Hotfix Backup Files.
> --
> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
> --------------------------------
> Associate Expert
> ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> --------------------------------
> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>
> "Nunyabiznus" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have a total of 23 "hotfixes" in my Add/Remove programs
> > list. What are they and should I get rid of them?
>
>