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2TONE_93GT · 10-24-2005, 10:39 PM

download
adaware
spybot

run them,

make sure you have a good virus scanner

close those folders and dont delete shit from there.

TurboSupra12 · 10-24-2005, 10:45 PM

just ran those less than an hour ago.

2TONE_93GT · 10-24-2005, 10:49 PM

if you want to remove them, try window washer

In the Windows folder, there are many folders (all in blue) that start out with $NtUninstall. Those $NtUninstall folders are created when you install a Microsoft Service Pack, a hot fix, or certain security updates.

TurboSupra12 · 10-24-2005, 10:53 PM

Ohh ok cool. So i'll leave them

rabbitman · 10-25-2005, 03:26 PM

My XP home only cost me about 115. It's worth it to have the install cd. If you get XP, make sure it's with service pack 2. Otherwise, it won't recognize a huge hard drive, and it may not format properly.

2TONE_93GT · 10-25-2005, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rabbitman

My XP home only cost me about 115. It's worth it to have the install cd. If you get XP, make sure it's with service pack 2. Otherwise, it won't recognize a huge hard drive, and it may not format properly.

hrmm.. service pack two is basterized. I refuse to use it, or install it on any machine at this current time.
I have yet to see any issues with xp corp and hard drive partition sizing, and or formatting issue with service pack 1.
Ages ago there was a glitch that when you went to format one of the drives it may format your other secondaries, i believe thats all solved now.

Its good to buy, support Bill gates.. otherwise, you can surely find a copy or get one from someone.

midnighter · 10-25-2005, 05:39 PM

That stuff is normal. They're related to Windows patches, and I *THINK* it may be so you can revert back to previous patches if you have an issue.

The SAFEST thing you can do for your computer is go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Folder Options, "View" tab, and click "Do not show hidden files and folders." No offense

5PointOHNO · 10-25-2005, 05:43 PM

HAHA

Newbs, those are temp files... delete them, it's safe. They are generally created by installs or uninstalls and should they get deleted by Windows, but as we all know, "should"="sometimes" with M$.

A lot of the time it's related to the famed "Window's Installer"

rabbitman · 10-25-2005, 05:58 PM

Another good tool for surfing is Hijackthis. Shows every single thing running on your computer, and allows you to shut them off and or delete them.

midnighter · 10-25-2005, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 5PointOHNO

HAHA

Newbs, those are temp files... delete them, it's safe. They are generally created by installs or uninstalls and should they get deleted by Windows, but as we all know, "should"="sometimes" with M$.

A lot of the time it's related to the famed "Window's Installer"

You're so sure of yourself, are you? On my computer they're ALL Windows patches. Coincidence?