As we use our computer, constant updates are inevitable, and for greater security backup files are always created in folders that are usually not visible to the naked eye, but are still occupying space that can be beneficial for us. as users.
An example of this are the files found in the Windows Installer folder, specifically those that end in .msp. These files are independent, they contain the changes made to the applications installed on our computer, and information regarding the versions of Windows.
These files can occupy up to more than 10GB in the background, and it is space that does not allow us to accelerate our PC, although it is something that generally happens after two or more years with the same version of Windows on the computer; these files contain a minimum of two transformers.
One of the applications that runs the most updates is Microsoft Office, and the .msp files that appear in the Installation folder are not automatically deleted. However, there are some that can be removed without causing major problems, while others could lead to significant data loss.
Despite the fact that online there are several applications called “cleaner”, specific for files of this format, at present, they are no longer compatible with Windows and their installation entails a risk on the part of the user, which is why the manual form Although it is not exempt, it is risk-free, it is recommended.
How to delete .msp files in recent versions of Windows
The first step you must follow is to click on the start button to display the menu and write “Installer Folder”, once there, write down all the files that have the ending of .msp, either in a Word document or on a sheet that you have on hand. Remember that due to the time of use, it can be many files.
Next, at the beginning, go to “Regedit”, which will take you to the registry editor, and once there you begin to write the name of the files that you had previously taken note of and the message will appear saying ” Search finished in the registry ”, indicating that you can confidently delete it in the trash.
However, if the Registry Editor locates the file you have written, and instead of displaying the message it locates it in “Data”, you should not delete it, since this will generate major problems with your Office package and your computer as such. ; you must repeat this process with each file you have annotated.
How to delete .msp files in older versions of Windows
When talking about the versions of Windows, we refer to versions prior to Windows Vista, such as Windows XP, and it is important to highlight the fact that none of these versions of Windows have technical support from Microsoft, for which you should proceed very carefully when deleting files.
Go to My Computer or Computer, and inside you will find the icon of Drive C: so you double click on it, and look for where it says “Installer”, again, write down all the files that appear inside this folder to have better and easier access them, then go to start, select run and type “Regedit”, then press Enter.
Once you are in My Computer, you select the registry editor and begin to write the names of the files, and from there, repeat the steps of which we mentioned previously, if the dialog box appears indicating ” Search finished in the registry “, you can proceed to delete, if the file is placed in ” Data “, no.