12/05/2008, 11h55
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Re: Windows Installer directory
Thank you!
"Meinolf Weber" wrote:
> Hello Margie,
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> see inline
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> 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.
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> > 1. Do I need to stop any services or processing before moving the
> > pagefile?
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> No, but you have to reboot
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> > 2. If I stop automatic updates and delete the softwaredistribution
> > folder,
> > how can I get it to be recreated on a different drive?
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> I think it will not be possible to redirect the softwaredistribution folder.
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> > 3. Will I need any of the files that are in the softwaredistribution
> > folder?
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> No, after the updates are installed you can safely delete it, do it myself
> very often without any problem.
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> > 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.
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> >>> Is it OK to do any of the following to this directory:
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> >>> 1. Delete it
> >>> 2. Move it
> >>> 3. Compress it
> >>> Thanks!
> >>> Robert Naydol
> >>>
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