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12/05/2008, 11h39

Hello Margie,

see inline

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Hello,
>
> I have the same issue...I need to reclaim space on the C: drive.
> Diskcleanup has done what it can, but I still need more space. Before
> trying the suggestions listed, I have a few questions.
>
> 1. Do I need to stop any services or processing before moving the
> pagefile?

No, but you have to reboot

> 2. If I stop automatic updates and delete the softwaredistribution
> folder,
> how can I get it to be recreated on a different drive?

I think it will not be possible to redirect the softwaredistribution folder.

> 3. Will I need any of the files that are in the softwaredistribution
> folder?

No, after the updates are installed you can safely delete it, do it myself
very often without any problem.

> I appreciate any you can give me. If I need to post these
> questions separately, please let me know. I am new to the newsgroups.
>
> Thank you.
>
> "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
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** us YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> 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
>>>

12/05/2008, 11h39	#5
Meinolf Weber Messages: n/a Hébergeur:	Re: Windows Installer directory Hello Margie, see inline Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups us YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm > Hello, > > I have the same issue...I need to reclaim space on the C: drive. > Diskcleanup has done what it can, but I still need more space. Before > trying the suggestions listed, I have a few questions. > > 1. Do I need to stop any services or processing before moving the > pagefile? No, but you have to reboot > 2. If I stop automatic updates and delete the softwaredistribution > folder, > how can I get it to be recreated on a different drive? I think it will not be possible to redirect the softwaredistribution folder. > 3. Will I need any of the files that are in the softwaredistribution > folder? No, after the updates are installed you can safely delete it, do it myself very often without any problem. > I appreciate any you can give me. If I need to post these > questions separately, please let me know. I am new to the newsgroups. > > Thank you. > > "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 >> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and >> confers >> no rights. >> Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups >> us YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm >>> 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 >>>