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windows installer patch file is 2.5 Gb in size

I am running a windows 2003 server which is rapidly running out of room on the c: drive, I have noticed there is a windows installer patch file which is 2.5 Gb in size,, how do i reduce this file size or remove it?
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I am unsure as to the nature of this file,, I am unable to see it in windows, the only way that i have any knowledge of its existance is that i have used a utility called windirstat,, and it shows up in the list of files. I have set windows to show hidden files and still i see nothing when using a windows browser.. I need to find out if it is A. safe to remove this file, and B. how do i get rid of it if it is safe to do so ??
To follow up, when you showed the hidden files, did you also show Protected operating system files?
I did set the machine to show protected operating system files.. Still nothing?? Maybe im just loosing my mind?? Maybe virus related?