Files That Are Not Removed When You Uninstall Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5

ID: Q235896


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SUMMARY

After you uninstall Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5 (SP5), some files intentionally are not removed or reverted back to the version previous to SP5.


MORE INFORMATION

Most of the files are not removed because changes made to the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) and the security registry hives that are not backed out require the SP5 version of the files. You must not remove the files after SP5 is applied unless you fully restore your computer to its previous installation of Windows NT 4.0.

The following list shows the files that are not removed after you uninstall SP5:

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Version           : winnt:4.0,4.0 SP5
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbinfo 

Last Reviewed: July 30, 1999