EM64T Processor. Ok to delete Windows\AMD64?

I would like to recover some file space. Is it ok to move or delete AMD64
files?

Meinolf
Wed Jul 09 06:29:53 PDT 2008

Hello Abislair,

First i would run diskcleanup, then you can also move the pagefile to another
physical disk. Additional you can delete all KBxxxxxx update folders. Do
NOT delete $hfmig$ folder. When deleting the uninstall folders you are NOT
longer aible delete any installed updates/patches. Additional you can check
the size of the windows\softwaredistribution folder. The content is only
needed duriong patch installation, so stop the automatic update service and
delete the content, it will be rebuilded when you start the service again.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> I would like to recover some file space. Is it ok to move or delete
> AMD64 files?
>

Abislair
Wed Jul 09 08:33:01 PDT 2008

I've done that stuff. I want to know if it's ok to delete Windows\AMD64.
Thanks.

"Meinolf Weber" wrote:

> Hello Abislair,
>
> First i would run diskcleanup, then you can also move the pagefile to another
> physical disk. Additional you can delete all KBxxxxxx update folders. Do
> NOT delete $hfmig$ folder. When deleting the uninstall folders you are NOT
> longer aible delete any installed updates/patches. Additional you can check
> the size of the windows\softwaredistribution folder. The content is only
> needed duriong patch installation, so stop the automatic update service and
> delete the content, it will be rebuilded when you start the service again.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
> > I would like to recover some file space. Is it ok to move or delete
> > AMD64 files?
> >
>
>
>

Abislair
Thu Jul 10 12:29:01 PDT 2008

I am still looking for an answer to this question. Please help. Thanks.

"Meinolf Weber" wrote:

> Hello Abislair,
>
> First i would run diskcleanup, then you can also move the pagefile to another
> physical disk. Additional you can delete all KBxxxxxx update folders. Do
> NOT delete $hfmig$ folder. When deleting the uninstall folders you are NOT
> longer aible delete any installed updates/patches. Additional you can check
> the size of the windows\softwaredistribution folder. The content is only
> needed duriong patch installation, so stop the automatic update service and
> delete the content, it will be rebuilded when you start the service again.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
> > I would like to recover some file space. Is it ok to move or delete
> > AMD64 files?
> >
>
>
>

Abislair
Tue Jul 15 09:05:00 PDT 2008

Can anyone help w/ this? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

"Abislair" wrote:

> I would like to recover some file space. Is it ok to move or delete AMD64
> files?

Robert
Tue Jul 15 15:51:15 PDT 2008

Abislair wrote:
> Can anyone help w/ this? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
>
> "Abislair" wrote:
>
>> I would like to recover some file space. Is it ok to move or delete
>> AMD64 files?

It depends... do you prefer your windows server installation to work or to
be utterly broken and require a lot of repair work. If you want the system
to keep working then leave the AMD64 stuff alone, if you're worried that you
need to practice your disaster recovery skills then by all means go for it.
Double-check your backups first though.

In _general_ terms, I'll say that deleting parts of your operating system
due to disk-space issues is never a winning strategy.

Abislair
Tue Aug 19 08:40:10 PDT 2008

Thanks for your snarky answer!!! I'll be sure not to delete anything
Dell/Microsoft wants to put on my computer because we all know everyone needs
all of it. If not for you wisdom I'd probably delete the Windows folder.
You rock!

"Robert Moir" wrote:

> Abislair wrote:
> > Can anyone help w/ this? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > "Abislair" wrote:
> >
> >> I would like to recover some file space. Is it ok to move or delete
> >> AMD64 files?
>
> It depends... do you prefer your windows server installation to work or to
> be utterly broken and require a lot of repair work. If you want the system
> to keep working then leave the AMD64 stuff alone, if you're worried that you
> need to practice your disaster recovery skills then by all means go for it.
> Double-check your backups first though.
>
> In _general_ terms, I'll say that deleting parts of your operating system
> due to disk-space issues is never a winning strategy.
>
>
>