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    Can I Delete My "Installers"?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by cpu1, May 3, 2011.

  1. cpu1

    cpu1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all, I've got another question. In "My Downloads", I've got about 400 MB of icons and at least 3/4 of them are installers and set-ups. Since I've Already installed the software, is it safe to delete these?

    Thanks a lot.
     
    cpu1, May 3, 2011
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  2. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes it is.

    edit: To clarify, it is absolutely 100% safe to remove those files. They are no longer in use and are only taking up space.
     
    Hungry Man, May 3, 2011
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    jb1007 Full Customization

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    Completely safe... but its not a bad idea to put them on a USB key or something so that should you need to install them again in the future you can save yourself the time to download them all over again.
     
    jb1007, May 3, 2011
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  4. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    100% safe and in fact I do it each time I install something from the internet. The installer will never again be in use unless your re-installing something. However, you might want to keep the installer for your web browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (depends on what you use) to install it again in case something happens.
     
    Steven, May 3, 2011
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    One downside of deleting msi installers is that you will often lose the definitive deinstall information.
     
    newsposter, May 3, 2011
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    Abidderman Notebook Deity

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    I agree with this. In case of some type of drive failure, or if you decide to ever do a clean install, you will have them at your disposal, and not have to look them all up again.
     
    Abidderman, May 4, 2011
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  7. cpu1

    cpu1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the help. I think I'll take your advice and back them up before removing.
     
    cpu1, May 4, 2011
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