weird folder in C:

Question

This weird folder showed up under my C: drive showed up recently and I was wondering if it's important and if I can delete it (or move it to a different location).  It's titled '2e9acfb7b3b2ef7985f1bb8b2563e1' and is directly under C: w/ the Program Files, DELL, Docs and Settings, and WINDOWS folder.  Inside is a folder called 'update', and inside that, an app file called 'update' and a file 'updspapi.dll'.  Viewing properties of the dll file it says 'Windows servicing api'.  The reason I ask about this is mostly just a personal preference of mine, I don't like opening the C: drive and seeing some dumb extra folder named '2e9acfb7b3b2ef7985f1bb8b2563e1'.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks.

mombodog · Answer

'2e9acfb7b3b2ef7985f1bb8b2563e1 Was probably left behind by a windows service pack install or update, delete it (send to recycle bin) and see if any problems arise in the nest coulple weeks (doubt it), you can always restore it from the recycle bin. Message Edited by mombodog on 07-26-200611:18 AM

gregdw86 · Answer

Yeah, a person in another forum said it is probably a Windows Update temp folder and can be deleted.  Thanks for the response.

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