Is it safe to delete older system updates for your computer once you've installed the most recent?
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The answer to this question varies.\n\nIf you are reffering to the updates you see in ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS, then the answer is NO...\n\nJust because you have installed the most recent updates, does not mean they are the same updates as the OLD ONES.\n\nEven though I may have updated my pc a year ago, if I updated today, im sure there would be new updates, but this does not mean the new ones are updated versions of what I once updated, and if they are, the old ones will automatically be OVERWRITTEN...\n\nIf you are reffering to anything other than WINDOWS UPDATES, then it is possible the answer is yes... For example if you use JAVA from http://www.java.com you can have Both version 5.0 and 5.9 installed, and while one is more updated, the old one is still installed...\n\nIn that case, YES it is safe to remove it... Same goes for aol or regular software...\n\nAs for system updates, no, dont remove any.
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who knows, but you need to uninastall is before you reinstall it to get rid of the bad files, if the install sees files the same version, it will not install them
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most computers nowadays will automaticlly use the better of the two. and since it is and update it improves an aspect of the previous version. look at what exactly what updated and if the new version is the an update for the last update your should be good to go ahaed and delete the old file
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You cant, the only thing you can do is uninstall it. I would go to add/remove programs and remove the last update that put this stupid check into your computer. I have several computers and I used a CD that I PAID for and used it on all my computers when the recovery discs didnt work, and now I get that too. \n\nWindows update put that new security check in. I would just remove it or I would reformat and install windows all over again, and I would omit that security update next time.\n\nMicrosoft asks you if you want to install the updates and they usually show you what the update is during their update process. I would just omit it. I have omitted it in my other computers. The one that had that warning all the time, I just removed the update.\n\nTry this link:\nhttp://www.sinhack.net/GenuineAdvantage/\n\nEdit: I saw your link but I wouldnt delete .dll files cuz it could mess up your computer. Playing with registry keys is kinda risky too. If it works for you, let me know, but I wouldnt recommend it. I would just remove it using add/remove to be safe.
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You dont have to delete just install your newer version of windows
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Yes, if you are doing an upgrade. BUT!!!  Make sure you back up all of your data, just in case.  There are never any guarantees.  Even though the files should make the transition, any small glich can cause them to be corrupted.  Always back your stuff up before making any change!
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Fiddling with yer registry is a dangerous thing to do, so I'll give you a program that will let you know about what to delete - categorizing into 3 segments: SAFE TO DELETE, Not fully safe to delete, and unsafe to delete (unknown).\n\n1. Go to http://www.freewarefiles.com/downloads_counter.php?programid=9367\n\n2. Download Tweaknow\n3. Make sure you restore backup (after opening the program), when using for the first time\n4. Check all options for scanning, and run full scan\n5. Delete all the SAFE TO DELETE (green colored) items.\n\nUse it regularly (at least once a week, especially after you uninstall a program)
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IF you did accidentaly delete some system critical files don't worry. If your using windows XP your can do a repair just make sure you have your cd with you. Boot with and choose the repair option, (don't press r, that's recovery console"). everything will be restored as normal but you will have to windows updates again. Also makes sure you use a service pack 2 cd. All mail and links will still be intact
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Go to add-remove programs in control panel, you may have to click on the box at the top right that says show all updates.
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Get hold of CrapCleaner from FileHippo. Its free and it will tidy things its safe to tidy.\n\nYou can also delete restore points and change restore settings to save fewer restore points (or turn off system restore).\n\nIf you don't mind the risk, you can also delete all Windows update uninstallation folders - but do this the right way - they take up 800MB on my PC.
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Not really.\n\nRestoring to 2 years ago also removed any newer restore points.\n\nOK.  It's possible...\n\nBut first! Stop using that drive immediately!\nYou may be writing over your data at the moment.\n\nBuy a new drive tomorrow and copy your system over to it.\n\nPut the old drive away.\n\nMeanwhile, think of what you need the worst, and any unique identifying characteristics it might have had.\n\nPick a data recovery service and send the drive to them with as much detail on what your data was like as possible.\n\nThere are several demo packages you can download that may show you what's available for restoration if you purchase the full software.
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Remove the BETA version, then download the previous version
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you might want to verify with microsoft but they tend to build upgrades on top of existing code or fail to uninstall the previous release when the upgrade has been installed.
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there is no way you can prevent this, the only thing to do it manually delete the files after you ran the uninstall
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Check some softwares they suggest "safe delete" options or Full format the hard disk and ten install some game on it and again full format the disk. This will delete maximum of the info.
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http://www.ccleaner.com  This is a very excellent state of the art technology cleaner that comes in many languages. Also you will get frequent updates of all new version.  You just click on the program where it says "check for updates".  This will take you to the webpage an it will either say you are upto date or they have a new version.  If they have a new version, you just download it an it will remove the old version at the same time of the installation.  \n\nComes with default.  If you don't like thier defaults you can set your own.   I use this cleaner in both of my computers.  \n\nProgram is clean with no hidden adware or trojans.\n\nWill also remove tracking cookies.\n\nClinical Psychiatrist, France
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no, your files will remain...no need to worry. \n\nim sorry, but your a lil outta date...if you want xp, or even vista, i can hook you up.