Safe To Delete Old Versions Of Updates?
Dec 12, 2012
Toshiba AMD E-240 Processor 1.50 GHz 2.00 GB(1.60GB usable) Is it ok to delete all the old updates that you have to install?? Like flash updates and other stuff. 64 Bit Operating system. I didn't know if you would need all this info but I put it just in case. I can't play games on facebook, Everything is up to date as far as I know. I use fire fox, google crome, IE.
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Oct 18, 2011
windows updates has urgent updates....for versions of office etc that I don't have and internet explorer which I do not use. is it necessary to download them?also has a big download for nVidia drivers, but everything is working fine and I don't want to mess up to make updates happy?
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Apr 28, 2011
It seems to me that I have a lot less updates now that I am using windows 7 premium 64 bit... I never had windows vista... I used xp pretty much right up until Jan 2011... it seems to me like the version of windows I am using now (7 premium 64 bit has way less updates than xp professional had... does anyone know if this is true that this version of windows has needed less updates?
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Jul 6, 2010
My question is are these neccessary and why are there multiples? Wouldn't that in itself cause software conflicts?They came from various games off steam and other programs such as drivers and editing software.I don't understand why it stacked so many, I mean wouldn't it be better to uninstall all the versions and reinstall the most up to date versions? I went this route last time and afterwards I got side by side errors. I just don't want software conflicts so I ask the experts here, is it safe to remove these?
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Apr 25, 2011
Just checking with you all I'm doing the right thing. Sometimes my Windows 7 PC won't delete something. It will say preparing to delete but will stay stuck like this, or it will say file in use when I know it's not. In this case I start windows in safe mode my hitting F8 during boot an am then able to delete the movie or file fine.
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Dec 24, 2011
Just started with a new computer and the automatic update downloaded some that I do not want to install. How do I get rid of them? I saw something on another forum about stopping the update, deleting softwaredistribution folder in the windows directory, and then restarting update, but that was for Vista., Will this work with Windows 7?
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Sep 21, 2011
Windows Updates recently automatically installed two .NET 4 updates. Almost immediately my system began misbehaving: my Firefox Booksmarks toolbar disappeared along with all the bookmarks it held, the shutdown/sleep/lock/logoff button in the start menu changed selection each time the Start menu was opened, desktop icons moved and/or disappeared each time the desktop was opened.
I uninstalled the two updates (Kb2468871 and Kb 2533523) and the system returned to normal.
I hid those 2 updates and changed my update setting to "notify but don't download" so MS doesn't install .NET updates I didn't know about BUT I am concerned that those 2 updates are still stored in my system.
I know that Windows stores updates in C:WindowsSoftware DistributionDownload. My dilemma is that there are more than 30 folders/files stored there and I can determine the contents of only the 2 folders. I can't open the files so I don't know which of them to delete to remove the .NET 4 updates. I've been installing MSE updates manually for the past week.
How can I clear my system of those 2 hidden .NET updates?
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Apr 4, 2011
As in XP, is it safe to delete the WindowsTemp files?
Miki
Dell Studio XPS 8100
Windows7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit
IE8
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Jun 5, 2011
is it safe to delete all prefetch files in win 7 pro and if so how to do it
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Apr 4, 2012
So I want to perform a disk clean up on my laptop, except I have no idea which items in the list are safe to delete and which are not. I've looked through Google and a lot of sites say it's safe to just delete everything, but I want to make sure.
The following:
Downloaded Program Files - 0 bytes
Temporary Internet Files - 0 bytes
Game Statistics Files - 3.71 KB
Recycling Bin - 0 bytes
Service Pack Backup Files - 920 MB
System error memory dump files - 5.00 MB
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Jun 12, 2011
I got a usb 250gb hdd, and its got a folder called $recycle.bin can i just delete it and have no problems?
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Jan 7, 2012
I noticed my other laptop boots up faster then my main laptop I use.And my other laptop has much less ram & less cpu speed.HDDs is same rpm & cache.So I'm thinking these missing files are causing it to be slower.I run ccleaner daily.Here is the log
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Dec 1, 2009
Upgraded Vista to 7. Have 2 directories on the C: drive ($INPACE.~TR and $WINDOWS.~Q) that weren't there before upgrade. Are these old Vista data and do I need them?
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Jul 4, 2012
I ran a disc cleanup a couple of days after I got my new PC and there is approx 1gb of material which it is showing as files for removal which I think are mostly system files.Is it safe to delete all of this content ?
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Jun 20, 2012
would it be safe to delete every file in my downloads folder because isnt the information still in my x86. when something has a setup and you click next next next install isnt it then in your x86? but for other files like music that are downloaded and then just played, are they ever stored anywhere else?
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Nov 3, 2011
While attempting to download Btjunkie, I mistakenly downloaded a program called videograb, which is not what was stated on the website. Now I am unable to delete it. It has made unrequested changes to my computer. The instructions said to try this deletion in safe mode. When I restart the computer holding F8, as per the Windows instructions, I get what appears to be a list of system info, followed by 'press F10 to enter setup'. This starts os as usual. What happened to safe mode? I run Norton virus scan frequently, and have run Ccleaner to clean registry; this program was highly recommended by several people. I am running Win 7 os.
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Apr 4, 2012
I was using Disk Cleanup in Windows 7 and noticed I had 715MB worth of System queued Windows error reporting files. Is it safe to delete these files?
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Aug 28, 2010
i upgraded from xp to 7.So i am now on windows 7.The first thing i did is download and install Avira,I updated it and did a full system scan.It found around 20-30 viruses,trojans,malware,irc bots in "C:System Volume Information\_restore{5E03FC9B-BBC4-4FA8-96F7-D40CC10DBA4A}RP7" So i let avira delete all the detected files in RP7 folder.I went to the folder and found like icons,.dll files,etc from xp..So i deleted every file in the RP7 folder..Is it safe to delete the folder "System Volume Information" located in my C: driver?
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Jun 17, 2012
Downloaded updates and installs before computer is shut off. The next time I use the computer and shuts down, it prompts me to install the updates again whether or not I am on the net. This happens over and over ever time I use the computer. I checked the updtes available and the file numbers are the same. I need to tweak the Windows Update somehow? or I need to delete them manually
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Oct 19, 2011
Is it Safe to Delete the Folder " MSOcache"?
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Jun 19, 2012
For the past day windows wants to install the same 4 updates over and over, I have windows update set to download and let me choose when to install.
I can't understand why I even need them, as I uninstalled net framework. Notice how the update at 8:17 AM., KB2656368, is the same as one of the 4 updates installed at 7:47 PM. Windows wants to install the same four kb files again.How do I stop this?
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2 for x64 (KB2656368)
Installation date: 6/15/2012 7:47 PM
Installation status: Successful
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Jul 11, 2009
This is a real noob question since I've always got the OS with the new computer and with the Windows 7 beta and RC you always choose the correct .ISO for what you want to run.
I am looking around for Windows 7. I have a gift certificate for an online retailer so will be buying Windows 7 ultimate retail from this place. They don't seem to let you choose between 64 and 32 bit. On the Microsoft site it says "this item includes both 64 and 32 bit" if you buy from them. How could they do this without two product keys? I found this quote from technet forums.
Quote: The DVD will contain the files associated with the Product key. As was seen in previous versions of Windows operating systems, the Product Key will allow the installation of the files designed for the appropriate 32 or 64 bit install to occur. So....how do you know which product key you have?
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Full - Operating Systems
Is there going to be an option at install for us to choose between 64 bit or 32 bit or am I missing something. I need to make sure I get 64 bit for myself and 32 bit for my friend.
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Dec 1, 2009
I have learned through some investigation that is is possible to get all FOUR versions of Windows 7 x64 OS from ONE DVD!
Here's how to do it:
1. Find a copy of PowerISO and install it on your computer.
2. Download a copy of any Windows 7 x64 OS ISO image or use the original DVD from Microsoft to make an ISO image with PowerISO to your hard drive.
3. Open up PowerISO and use the "Open" option on the menu bar to open up the ISO image file you saved.
4. Browse to the "sources" folder and then find the "ei.cfg" file. Right-click on it and delete it. (If you want to, you can open this file with NOTEPAD and see that all it does is specify which version of Windows 7 to auto install.)
5. Then use the "Save" option in PowerISO and save to the original ISO image.
6. Burn this "altered" ISO image to a DVD at 4X speed using PowerISO or ImgBurn.
7. Now when you use this DVD to install the Windows 7 OS, you'll see in the "Install" window a list of FOUR options to install. They are as follows:
A. Home Basic x64
B. Home Premium x64
C. Professional x64
D. Ultimate x64
Pretty cool, huh? You will still need a GENUINE MS PRODUCT KEY to activate the install though. But we all know that everyone here has that already... right?
These are full and genuine installs, they will update and pass the MS Validation Check also.
Now you can also do the same with the x86 ISO image too. (32bit version) Here's what you'll get with changing that ISO:
A. Home Starter x86
B. Home Basic x86
C. Home Premium x86
D. Professional x86
E. Ultimate x86
I hope y'all will enjoy this little tutorial of mine. Believe me, it works!
NOTE: If you don't have PowerISO, this will also work with UltraISO too!
So, basically what Microsoft has done is use one install DVD for all the different versions of the OS and then use the "ei.cfg" file to lock the install to whatever version is paid for.
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Oct 13, 2011
I have 5 updates that fail to install. I have also tried to manually install them, but they still fail Here are the updates:
KB2586448
KB2572076
KB2564958
KB2567053
KB2579686
The error code I get is "800736B3". I ran MS FIXIT and it said they did not detect any problems.
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Jul 28, 2009
I was hoping for a little clarification as to which keys will activate which versions.I was going to install the E version although I live in the USA.I then came across a list of activation responses while digging around Windows 7 files.The one that caught my eye was:
"The activation server determined the specified product key has been blocked for this geographic location"
Will U.S. retail keys be able to activate E versions? Will OEM Certs be bound by geographical location? Or will the above restriction only be applied to Starter,Enterprise editions?
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Jun 4, 2012
I installed a new copy of windows 7 ultimate by formatting my HDD but an option appear for me to choose between earlier version of windows and win 7. How can I stop this?
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Sep 23, 2011
I did an iso from my windows 7 dvd and used the Windows7-USB-DVD tool to install it in a usb flash drive. I removed the eicfg so i can choose any version (Ultimate, Home Premium..etc) and then created the usb version. The problem is that when i boot from the usb to install windows 7 it automatically shows Home Premium, no other so i can't pick the one i want. If i boot from the dvd (i created a dvd copy with the file removed too) it presents all versions.
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Jul 4, 2012
I just installed new version of aol. How do I remove the old one?
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Sep 24, 2012
I have installed too many versions of windows and dont know where/how to delete them. Cant use computer as C drive is full. Bought Sony PC with Windows 7 then downloaded Windows 8 didnt like it and then downloaded a trial version of Windows 7?
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Sep 24, 2012
I have installed too many versions of windows and dont know where/how to delete them. Cant use computer as C drive is full. Bought Sony PC with Windows 7 then downloaded Windows 8 didnt like it and then downloaded a trial version of Windows 7.
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Sep 28, 2012
I purchased a new Asus K53U laptop and connected to the internet to install windows 7 OS. After installing OS, drivers and updates the pc is running a lot slower than one would expect,(C60 dual core, 2gb ram).
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