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[Claw]

While I'm still here , how can I find the spk3 uninstall files,,and is it ok to delete them? Running Win XP SPK3 on another computer and running very low on space!

[marko]

Clean up things firstly by going to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk Cleanup and, in addition to the regular items, under ‘More Options,’ click the bottom button to remove all but the most recent restore point.

Then delete "C:\Windows\$NTServicePackUninstall"

If there is a large folder at "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download", that can be deleted also.

Check the SP3's temporary installation folder was removed. It will probably be wherever you downloaded the setup files (C:) and will be a long name, usually random characters - something like "C:\af74d61c43av". If you think you've found it, delete it.

You will also find a large folder called "C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles". Do not delete this — it will be used by Windows File Protection — but if your using NTFS file system (which most people probably are) you are able to compress it to save some disk space by "Right-clicking" it -> Select Properties -> Click the Advanced button -> Select Compress.

Finally, empty your recycle bin and you should see some space savings.

Alternatively, try using the download below which claims to do most of the above automatically - as I've never used it and do not currently have XP, it's something I can't verify so please do be careful with it.

 xp_remove_hotfix_backup.zip   28.3K   15 downloads

[Claw]

Looks like I never have to go far or wait long for some REAL help! A lot of what I ask , I actually know,,but I think I've been hit in the head one too many times and just don't remember. I thank you again my friend!!!!

[FreeWareFan]

Additionaly, you can use PureRA http://raproducts.org/wordpress/software

[Claw]

Thanks FreeWareFan,, I never heard of it until now.

[marko]

FreeWareFan, on 17 November 2011 - 07:58 PM, said:

Additionaly, you can use PureRA http://raproducts.org/wordpress/software

That's not a bad tool FF, will add it to the site when I have a little more time

... done!!! http://www.freewarebb.com/files/file/11273-purera/