just wondering

[Darcwolf777]

My computer (XP) is low on space so i was getting rid of some old programs in the add/remove programs thing and saw a ton of programs listed that were Windows XP Hotfix- (8 varying numbers and letters). I was wondering what theses are if I can get rid of them and how much space they take up. Any answers would be appreciated thanks!
Darcwolf777

 

[entity512]

They should be the windows update files, just leave them. If your getting low on space. Maybe consider a new hard drive?

 

[crazyman143]

also, try running disk defragmentor to free up space ( do this in safe mode. If you have Norton Anti-virus, turn it off too)

 

[Lord Kalthorn]

Yeah; they're updates and they don't take up much room at all anyway.

New Hard Drive is the answer if you need more space. Defrag would be a good idea until then though.

 

[crazyman143]

if you don't want to buy a new harddrive yet, you could store some of your less used files on CDs or DVDs too. if you have a burner that is

 

[Darcwolf777]

yea Im gonna put my music on CD's ive decided, as for the new hard drive how does that work i just by a bigger one? somebody please explain. As for the files would it hurt if i did remove them? Just so I know thanks!

 

[entity512]

If you have room in your case, you can add a new one, and still have the old one. So realy not much change is required. It seems you dont know much, so take it to a shop and they can fit it in for you

 

[Lord Kalthorn]

Yeah; a new one fitted as secondary would be even better. Saving the transfer time and saving the reinstalling of all of your programs and stuff.

 

[Tommy Boy]

Yeah; a new one fitted as secondary would be even better. Saving the transfer time and saving the reinstalling of all of your programs and stuff.

thats a great idea if you don't want to lose everything, just buy a hard drive...they are inexpensive these days..install it as a secondary on the second connector of the cable that your first hd is on, set the jumper to pri. slave, then format it and your done.