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can windows installer packages and patches be deleted or moved to another drive

Hello,

We have a server running "server 2003 R2" and I am just looking to clear unnecessary files to free up disk space.

there is a folder called "c:\WINDOWS\installer"

and within this folder are a large amount of windows installer packages and patches with names such as:

1a6dgc95.msi
6cddd21a.msp

can these files be deleted or moved to another drive to free up hard disk space?

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Sushil Sonawane

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aadi369

Use CCleander tool to wipe out unwanted files on your server. Its friendly user application, free and safe.

Sushil Sonawane

The only safe method to remove Installer files is to use the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility:

Windows Installer CleanUp Utility

http://en.kioskea.net/faq/775-windows-installing-windows-installer-cleanup-utility

OR

To move your Windows Installer Directory

http://blog.ray1.net/2009/04/moving-your-windows-installer-directory.html

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Brad Bouchard

The best way in my opinion to do this is to use some sort of cleaner software and defrag as well as perform disk cleanup.

I would:

1) CCleaner and remove all temp files. Make sure to clear any browsers and applications (2nd tab on Cleaner option)
2) Auslogics Defrag
3) Disk Cleanup, in Windows
4) Old user profile cleanup
5) Perform Windows Installer cleanup