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    Install files

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by SadExchange, Feb 22, 2006.

  1. SadExchange

    SadExchange Notebook Guru

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    I recently received my new laptop (V5000Z) and love it and had a question. Can I delete all the files in my SWSetup folder, they look like all the install files for all the programs on my laptop. I ask this because it would free up like 3 GB of space and these programs are already installed. Thanks for your help.
     
    SadExchange, Feb 22, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It will reinstall when you reinstall all the drivers/apps from the CD.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 22, 2006
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    SadExchange Notebook Guru

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    So, for right now I can delete them right?
     
    SadExchange, Feb 22, 2006
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    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    If your laptop shipped with recovery CDs/DVDs (OS, drivers, applications) you can delete them.
     
    qwester, Feb 23, 2006
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