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Resolved Removing Windows Update backup folders

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by marksierra, 2012/11/03.

  1. 2012/11/03
    marksierra

    marksierra Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    From the (Resolved) thread called Service Pack Removal ...

    Are those deleted files and folders completely removed, or do they go to the Recycle Bin?

    Am I able to save them on an external drive, for example, in case I remove a file I later discover I shouldn't have?
     
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  2. 2012/11/03
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi marksierra, Welcome to Windowsbbs! :)

    Once you remove the Windows Update backup files using the Windows XP Update Remover then those updates that you removed will be deleted from your system. I don't think those files will be sent to the Recycle Bin first.

    You can manually back up those Windows Update uninstall folders if you want to before using that program that I linked to here Service Pack Removal.

    Also please enter your System Details. It helps us in answering your questions.

    Note: A common error is to forget to show your System Details in your profile:

    Make sure to do the above when entering your System Details, thanks.
     
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