File Details |
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| File Size | 0.0 MB |
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| License | Freeware |
| Operating System | Windows 2000/Server 2003/XP |
| Date Added | October 20, 2003 |
| Total Downloads | 10,677 |
| Publisher | Doug Knox |
| Homepage | Remove Hotfix Backup Files |
Publisher's Description
Remove Hotfix Backup Files will remove hotfix backup files and the Add/Remove Programs Registry entries.
Latest Reviews
derekKinny reviewed v2.0 on Jan 6, 2011
www.tooLongPath.com saved me lot of time for solving this
penguin22 reviewed v2.0 on Dec 21, 2009
I wish this would be updated for 64-bit operating systems as this cleans up hotfixes that CCleaner even misses. The fact that it works so well on all 32-bit OSes even new ones is great.
Enamour reviewed v2.0 on Oct 20, 2003
Retract my last rating...nice proggie.
scodan reviewed v2.0 on Oct 20, 2003
The author has a nag splash screen in place, which forces you to wait 30 seconds to dismiss it--unless you pony up $5 to get rid of it. Give me a break. This isn't mentioned anywhere on the author's site (that I can readily find, anyway). Considering how utterly simple this thing is, and the fact that he didn't even think to make the window resizable (Gee, you didn't want to be able to easily see all of the Hotfixes you were about to delete, did you?), he won't be getting my 5 note anytime soon. You know your software is pathetic when you can't get people to pay for it to unlock additional functionality, or even to reward you for providing a truly useful utility--but rather, you have to create artificial annoyances in an attempt to bother them into paying you!
Scobywhru reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
Worked like it said it would and have had no problems after removing the extra junk off of my computer, as well as Windows Update after I used it and restarted or even without restarting
JEdwardP reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
I find it very useful. You can of course delete hotfix backups manually, but this little utility does it in an instant, causing no problems of any kind on my XP machine.
tafugate reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
i've been wondering how to get rid of all those hotfixes from the add/remove window for a long time. 'gave me a start when windows update didn't come up the first time. but i restarted ie and now all is well. great little program.
Enamour reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
Just installed it and went to Windows Update to see if I could just update my XP. This is the screen I got:
"Thank you for your interest in Windows Update
Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you get the most out of your computer.
The latest version of Windows Update is available on computers that are running Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 (except Windows 2000 Datacenter Server), Windows XP, and the Windows Server 2003 family."
I wouldn't suggest installing this.
eyeyamwetodddid reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
Great app. Works without problems. I have had an XP installation from 8 months ago with sp1a added and there was a ton of hotfix entries in my add/remove program list. This cleaned it and I have no problems updating again or anything.
toxicthunder reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
this is a great program. i've been using doug knox's tools for a while now, and they're all great. check out his main page for more info.
derekKinny reviewed v2.0 on Jan 6, 2011
www.tooLongPath.com saved me lot of time for solving this
penguin22 reviewed v2.0 on Dec 21, 2009
I wish this would be updated for 64-bit operating systems as this cleans up hotfixes that CCleaner even misses. The fact that it works so well on all 32-bit OSes even new ones is great.
Enamour reviewed v2.0 on Oct 20, 2003
Retract my last rating...nice proggie.
scodan reviewed v2.0 on Oct 20, 2003
The author has a nag splash screen in place, which forces you to wait 30 seconds to dismiss it--unless you pony up $5 to get rid of it. Give me a break. This isn't mentioned anywhere on the author's site (that I can readily find, anyway). Considering how utterly simple this thing is, and the fact that he didn't even think to make the window resizable (Gee, you didn't want to be able to easily see all of the Hotfixes you were about to delete, did you?), he won't be getting my 5 note anytime soon. You know your software is pathetic when you can't get people to pay for it to unlock additional functionality, or even to reward you for providing a truly useful utility--but rather, you have to create artificial annoyances in an attempt to bother them into paying you!
Scobywhru reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
Worked like it said it would and have had no problems after removing the extra junk off of my computer, as well as Windows Update after I used it and restarted or even without restarting
JEdwardP reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
I find it very useful. You can of course delete hotfix backups manually, but this little utility does it in an instant, causing no problems of any kind on my XP machine.
tafugate reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
i've been wondering how to get rid of all those hotfixes from the add/remove window for a long time. 'gave me a start when windows update didn't come up the first time. but i restarted ie and now all is well. great little program.
Enamour reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
Just installed it and went to Windows Update to see if I could just update my XP. This is the screen I got:
"Thank you for your interest in Windows Update
Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you get the most out of your computer.
The latest version of Windows Update is available on computers that are running Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 (except Windows 2000 Datacenter Server), Windows XP, and the Windows Server 2003 family."
I wouldn't suggest installing this.
eyeyamwetodddid reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
Great app. Works without problems. I have had an XP installation from 8 months ago with sp1a added and there was a ton of hotfix entries in my add/remove program list. This cleaned it and I have no problems updating again or anything.
toxicthunder reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
this is a great program. i've been using doug knox's tools for a while now, and they're all great. check out his main page for more info.
Zulithe reviewed v1.2.0 on Aug 24, 2003
Hmmmm sounds like a great program! Especially after over 20 updates to Windows XP SP1 those hotfix backup files are probably starting to rack up lots of space! But I'm a little reluctant to try this... since it is doing some pretty serious things to your system (might cause windowsupdate to work incorrectly???) so i'll wait for some more reviews here and hope some people have good experience with it