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Kley Welsh Author

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Old .pkg files, unneccesary?

I have searched the forum but have been unable to find the answer to my question.

Are old .pkg files neccesary? I have lots of package files for programs that I currently use, but do I still need the actual .pkg files? I also have old OS X software updates and other OS X Apple programs. Do I need to keep these .pkg files, or can I delte all .pkg files.

Thanks.

Kley

G5 Dual 1.8 1st Gen 2HD's; G4 466 DA; 80gb iPod Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Nov 15, 2006 10:19 AM

16 replies

Dec 16, 2006 10:07 AM in response to Steve Inns

Since you weren't aware that the package receipt files are used and necessary, are you confident you didn't erase any other files that you deemed not necessary?

You can customize the Archive & Install selecting not to install all printer drivers or languages and language support as an example.

Old .pkg files, unneccesary?

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