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Old 11-04-2004, 07:32 PM   #1
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Is it Safe to Delete...

...the folder called "ServicePackFiles" in my Windows directory???

Im running XP Home.
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Old 11-04-2004, 07:36 PM   #2
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I believe that's only there for if you ever want to uninstall the Service Pack.
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Old 11-04-2004, 08:40 PM   #3
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Thats what I thought too, and I know that I will never want to uninstall SP2... So it would be nice to free up that 900mb.
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Old 11-05-2004, 06:00 AM   #4
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How to Remove Windows XP Service Pack 1 Folders

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;329260


The %systemroot%\Servicepackfiles Folder
IMPORTANT: Do not delete or move this folder.

This folder contains files that are required when you add or remove optional Windows components. This folder is also used by Windows File Protection (WFP) to replace damaged or changed protected system files.
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