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Windows installer eating all my space :-(

missymugwump
missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
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Hi all

My laptop seems crippled for space so on recommendation
Downloaded
Jdiskreport via computeractive web site

It tells me that Windows "installer" folder is taking up 25.9 Gig of my hard disk space

Why so much ?
Is this normal ?
Can I get rid of any of it and if so how please ?

:(:(:(:(:(
"Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:


All truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then, it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident.
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  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    Download and install the Installer Cleanup Utility package

    Once installed, go to: C:\Program Files\Windows Installer Clean Up to check if MsiZap.exe is in there. If it is; pop cmd in the Search box above the Start Orb, right click on the top choice and choose 'Run as Administrator'.

    Once the Command Window opens, edit the line where the cursor blinks to read(you can copy and paste this if you like): C:\Program Files\Windows Installer Clean Up\MsiZap.exe G and then hit the Enter key.
  • missymugwump
    missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    Command window opens then goes again in the blink of an eye ?
    "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:


    All truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then, it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident.
  • missymugwump
    missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    start orb ?


    All I can see in the file is three icons
    msicuu.exe
    readme.txt
    Msizap.exe

    so where exactly is this start orb ?
    Im confused :(
    "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:


    All truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then, it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident.
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    missymugwump wrote: »
    Command window opens then goes again in the blink of an eye ?

    At which point? Perhaps you can write about each step that you have taken.
  • missymugwump
    missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    Ok thank you for your patience


    Downloaded fine
    Went to C:\Program Files\Windows Installer Clean Up to check if MsiZap.exe is in there
    And it is


    This is the bit I don't understand
    pop cmd in the Search box above the Start Orb, right click on the top choice and choose 'Run as Administrator'.


    Because all I can see is an icon
    No orb ?
    If I double click the Msizap.exe icon a black command box flashes up for a millisecond then disapears again ?
    "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:


    All truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then, it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident.
  • missymugwump
    missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    or do you mean the run box above the regular start button bottom left of my screen ?
    "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:


    All truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then, it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident.
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    missymugwump wrote: »
    or do you mean the run box above the regular start button bottom left of my screen ?

    Yes, that is what I meant. Whatever possessed you to double click on the file? Certainly was not within my instructions.
  • missymugwump
    missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    Sorry if I type cmd into the run box a black command box comes up
    right click on the top choice and choose 'Run as Administrator'.

    The text does nothing if I right click
    Should I just enter C:\Program Files\Windows Installer Clean Up\MsiZap.exe G and hit enter ?
    "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:


    All truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then, it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident.
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    search_two.jpg

    Then you right click on option shown coloured blue in the pic.
  • missymugwump
    missymugwump Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    wow thank you for taking the time to try to help me
    However I don't see that screen ,I am using Windows XP version 5.1 is that different to what you have ?
    "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes." :cool:


    All truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then, it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident.
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