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Update files (folders) in the Windows folder
Running WinXP. In my Windows folder I have 41 'hidden folders (sort of)' that are all related, apparently, to some past XP patch! The folders all start with a $ and look like:
$MSI31Uninstall_KB89xxxxx (a series of numbers)
$hf_mig$
etc.
All the patches, service packs, etc., that have been installed work, and some of these take up a lot of space. Is it okay to blow them away?
Message Edited by Bob11 on 07-27-2005 07:52 PM
Augie65
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Message Edited by Augie65 on 07-23-2005 08:40 PM
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Message Edited by redwolfe_98 on 07-28-2005 04:57 AM
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Careful what you delete.
Under "C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution" never delete the directory 'DataStore' or the file 'DataStore.edb'.
This file contains the history of what was installed/failed/hidden via Windows Update.
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