5/29/2023 0 Comments Mediainfo xp![]() ![]() Don’t delete other files in other folders in SoftwareDistribution. The folders may be deleted in \download, leaving \download empty. They should be backed up to optical so you don’t have to re-download them if they need to be reinstalled. These are the service pack(s) and updates via Windows Update. SoftwareDistributionĬ:\windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download (760 megs). These are the IE7-to-IE6 rollbacks.Ĭ:\windows\ie7updates\KB*-IE7\ These are IE7 update rollbacks. Internet Explorer 7Ĭ:\windows\ie7\ (27 megs). Put in your driver cache backup disk, or the install media (usually you will be using the hardware’s supplied install CD, but sometimes that also calls for additional Windows drivers, like for a new USB hub or something). What is does: If you install new hardware (or just plug in a USB device), windows may look for the Driver Cache. My Current: D:\Driver Cache (was: %systemroot%\Driver Cache). Do not add i386 (nor trailing \ ) to the registry paths. HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\SourcePath to an i386 folder in the new location (your dvd drive). Driver Cacheīackup: c:\windows\Driver Cache\ (106 megs) Since you backed them up uncompressed, you should not have to expand them. If it won’t accept your media, just temporarily restore the servicepackfiles to make it happy, or locate the file it’s looking for and restore it manually (usually to windows\system32). If windows needs to replace any of these files, it should now ask for the media. What is does: ServicePackFiles adds to the overall cache of protected system files. Was: %systemroot%\ServicePackFiles and etc.Ĭ:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 (600 megs)Ĭ:\windows\ServicePackFiles\ServicePackCache\i386 My Current: D:\ServicePackFiles and D:\ServicePackFiles\ServicePackCache To an i386 folder in the new location (your dvd drive), but do not add i386 (nor a trailing \ ) to the registry paths (the i386 is implicit). HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\SourcePathĪnd ServicePackCachePath and ServicePackSourcePath, ServicePackFilesĪfter backup, but before deleting, regedit: After backing up the following folders, DO NOT delete any folders, just the files therein, as indicated. After you run a registry cleaner, the latter will apply, since the uninstall pointers will be removed. If not, you have to restore it, then find and run the spuninst.exe file therein. If you ever need to uninstall an update, just restore it’s folder and use Add/Remove to remove it. Some say you should also remove the entries for them from Add/Remove Programs. What it does: After moving these, you can no longer (easily) uninstall updates. DO NOT remove $hf_mig$ - future updates depend on it. These folders may be deleted after backing them up. Windows Update Uninstall Filesīackup, then delete c:\windows\$Nt*$ (500 megs). Back up the following folders to a DVD-RW and then delete about 2 Gigs of junk.That way you don’t have to restore a whole folder you can just let Windows look on your backup if it wants something, or restore a file manually. Use Nero, or similar, to burn a data DVD, with all files in the clear. Backing up: Do not use some backup program that creates a backup archive.Set a Restore Point: “Before Junk Removal.”.Your file manager must be set to show all files, hidden, system, protected, etc.Do after all hardware is installed, and after all updates have been made, and XP is running stable for a week or two.I say, a DVD is cheap insurance-why not back it up first? This pertains to an XP-Pro system updated to SP-3 and a dozen or so security updates plus IE7 and WMP-11, recently reinstalled in July 2008.This article is for people who want to remove this stuff, know what they’re doing, and understand the consequences. If you have plenty of hard drive space, and don’t mind the extra bloat, don’t remove this stuff. ![]() If you remove all this stuff, Windows may occasionally bother you for a CD. For example, if a system file becomes corrupted, Windows will automatically replace it. These files are stored by the XP operating system to make it more stable with less maintenance. The author is not responsible for misuse, damage, nor unexpected results! If you don’t know about registry editing, DON’T! Note: These instructions are from my personal rebuild/install log. If your hard drive space is short, or if you just want to reduce the size of your backups, you can remove about 2 gigs of stuff from Windows. ![]() Dough Types, Procedures, and PropertiesĬlean Windows junk files and free up 2 gigs!.How to Become an Amateur Radio Operator. ![]() 706: Computer Control and Soundcard Interface.Amateur Radio Frequency Allocations and Band Plans. ![]()
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