I have an old computer - Windows XP - and have updates on from around 2005 - do I need to keep these as I am trying to speed upmy computer1 person got this answerI do too

Removing Old Windows Updates Folders that have uninstall as part of the name (for example $NtUninstallKB282010$ which reside in C:\windows (hidden folders) are Window Hot Fix Update folders/files) can be safely deleted (providing you never wish to uninstall the updates). I would recommend leaving these folders for a period of at least a month to make sure the update is working correctly. These updates can be deleted individually or in multiples. To find out more about the update/s go to: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/XXXXXXNB: XXXXXX = the actual number not including the "Q" or "KB" Once you have deleted the uninstall folders/files, then go to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Select the matching Windows Hotfix Title relating the update folder/file you have just deleted and select remove. You will get a Windows error. This is because you have deleted the uninstall folder/files. Just choose OK and the entry will be deleted from the Add/Remove Programs Listing. Do NOT delete the $hf_mig$ folder Tidying up after installing SP2http://aumha.org/win5/a/sp2faq.php#after and/or XP SP3: Post Installation Cleanuphttp://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827 Please note this is only for Windows XP and does not relate to Vista or Windows 7http://taurarian.mvps.org/WU_XP/removing_old_windows_updates.htmTaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

Many thanks for your instructions - have already deleted updates for 2005 and 2006 and all seems to beOK for the present.