I've recently updated my windows xp files and also
installed a new service pack. There are now numerous files
with names similar to "$NtUninstallQ327277$" in my windows
folder that I'd like to delete. Can these be deleted now
that the updates are installed? Thanks...

Scott;
Yes, once you are sure you will keep Windows XP Service Pack 1.
The files may be hidden, to show the file:
Go to C:\WINDOWS
Click the top TOOLS, click FOLDER OPTIONS, click VIEW
Check the radio button. "Show hidden files and folders"
Click OK and you should now see more files.

Go to C:\WINDOWS and delete "$NTServicePackUinistall$" about 240 mb.
Then go to Add/Remove Programs.
Click Service Pack 1, there will be an error since you just deleted
the file.
Click YES to delete the shortcut.

Use similar procedure to delete similar files for the updates.

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