$ntunistaq811493$ with a folder spuninst

[vpenoso]

I see this growing list of folders in my windows directory, can I delete
these safely?... and what are they?

-- $ntunistaq811493$ with a folder spuninst

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi vpenoso,

They contain uninstall information for each installed hotfix (from the
WindowsUpdate site). They are not necessary for normal operation, they are
there in case you need to uninstall a hotfix (perhaps one has caused a
conflict for you). If you are happy with the updates, you can simply delete
the folders. I suggest you wait about a month after installing for each one,
just in case.

After deleting, go to the Control Panel/Add & Remove and select that hotfix
for removal. You will get an error message followed by a prompt to remove
the hotfix from the listing. You can automate this whole process with a tool
from www.dougknox.com under the WinXP Utilities.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

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> I see this growing list of folders in my windows directory, can I delete
> these safely?... and what are they?
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