Windows+Installer+Folder++Is+it+safe+to+delete

Over time this folder can grow to over a Gigabyte or more in size. Some laptops that may only be a few years old could have relatively small hard drives and free drive space is at a premium. Here is a relatively simple solution to the problem.
 * Windows Installer Folder Is it safe to delete **


 * Background Information:**

The C:\Windows\Installer folder is where some but not all applications uninstall files and folders are stored.


 * Backing up or Relocating the Installer files and folders:**

For laptop or desktop users burn the contents of the Installer folder to a DVD (even if you have more than 12GB of files and folders it is only 3 DVD(s). You can use an external USB drive but if the drive should fail then all is lost. After the files have be safely burned to DVD media then delete everything under the C:\Windows\Installer folder.


 * Warning:**

Once you have deleted these files you will no longer be able to uninstall some of your applications.

If you restor the files/folders back into the C:\Windows\Installer folder the uninstall should work fine and the product was uninstalled. Such as :- MS Office also uninstals properly


 * Conclusion:**

Backing up the files and folders to a DVD and then deleting the contents of the :- C:\Windows\Installer folder can free up valuable disk space. Just remember to restore these files and folders before you try to uninstall any software.

After you have uninstalled the unwanted software application then :- (since you have a DVD backup) delete the files/folders once again until the next time they are needed.