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How many updates are enough? Presently I have 186 updates on my computer. Do
updates become obsolete? Shouldn't old updates be replaced rather than added
to? Why aren't old updates removed when new updates are loaded?
 
Re: Updates

Folders that have uninstall as part of the name (for example $NtUninstallKB282010$ which
reside in C:\windows (hidden folders) are Window Hot Fix Update folders/files) can be
safely deleted (providing you never wish to uninstall the updates). I would recommend
leaving these folders for a period of at least a month to make sure the update is working
correctly.

These updates can be deleted individually or in multiples. To find out more about the
update/s go to:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=XXXXXX
NB: XXXXXX = the actual number not including the "Q" or "KB"

Once you have deleted the uninstall folders/files, then go to Control Panel, Add/Remove
Programs. Select the matching Windows Hotfix Title relating the update folder/file you
have just deleted and select remove. You will get a Windows error. This is because you
have deleted the uninstall folder/files. Just choose OK and the entry will be deleted from
the Add/Remove Programs Listing.

Applies to: Windows XP
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"torria" <torria@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| How many updates are enough? Presently I have 186 updates on my computer. Do
| updates become obsolete? Shouldn't old updates be replaced rather than added
| to? Why aren't old updates removed when new updates are loaded?
 
RE: Updates



"torria" wrote:

> How many updates are enough? Presently I have 186 updates on my computer. Do
> updates become obsolete? Shouldn't old updates be replaced rather than added
> to? Why aren't old updates removed when new updates are loaded?
 
RE: Updates



"torria" wrote:

> How many updates are enough? Presently I have 186 updates on my computer. Do
> updates become obsolete? Shouldn't old updates be replaced rather than added
> to? Why aren't old updates removed when new updates are loaded?

The real question is when will MICROSOFT weigh in on the issue of obsolete
updates. Removing programs and updates is no problem. The real problem is
knowing which updates are obsolete and which updates we need to keep with the
latest service pack. MICROSOFT has failed to answer the question of obsolete
updates. All we can do is wait for MICROSOFT to officially weigh in on the
issue of obsolete updates and provide us with a clear answer. It may be a
very long wait. --Chris--
 


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