Because this is a SQL server the Windows Installer directory is 2GB.

If I could compress this, I will save additional space.

Thanks!

"Meinolf Weber" wrote:

> Hello Bob,
>
> With diskcleanup check first. Then if possible you can move the pagefile
> to another location. If you have installed updates and be sure that you have
> no need for uninstalling them you can delete the Uninstall folders or move
> to another location if not sure, EXCEPT the HFMIG folder, this has to stay.
> Also stop automatic update service and delete the softwaredistribution folder
> under the c:\windows, then start the service again, it will be recreated.
> The installer folder i don't know about this, but on my 2003 fully patched
> machine it is only 51 MB.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
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> > I need space on the C drive of a Windows 2003 standard server.
> >
> > Is it OK to do any of the following to this directory:
> >
> > 1. Delete it
> > 2. Move it
> > 3. Compress it
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Robert Naydol
> >
>
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