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Old June 13th, 2005, 03:09 AM
John Blaustein
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Default MSOCache foler -- OK to delete?

Hello,

After doing a clean XP Home install (updated to SP2), I installed Office
2000 Small Business Edition (followed by several online Office Updates).
The installer created a folder on my D: drive (not C: drive) called MSOCache
that's 5.3MB. While MSOCache does not take up a lot of room, is it safe to
delete this folder and all its files? I like to delete things I don't use
or need.

Thank you.

John


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Old June 13th, 2005, 04:41 AM
glenn fincher
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"John Blaustein" wrote in message
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Hello,

After doing a clean XP Home install (updated to SP2), I installed Office
2000 Small Business Edition (followed by several online Office Updates).
The installer created a folder on my D: drive (not C: drive) called
MSOCache that's 5.3MB. While MSOCache does not take up a lot of room, is
it safe to delete this folder and all its files? I like to delete things
I don't use or need.


The MSOCACHE folder is the "Local Install Source" - its use is for
resiliency, additional program features installation, and provides a
location for caching Office Updates. It is likely larger than 5.3 MB
though! On my machine, it is closer to 530 MB - if you have the space,
leave it - it is there for a purpose.

More details online - search Google for "Local Install Source".

Glenn Fincher


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Old June 13th, 2005, 05:32 AM
John Blaustein
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Thanks, Glenn,

I'm at another computer right now, but I'm pretty sure I had the size of the
MSOCache folder correct at 5.3MB. I will check again tomorrow.

If the folder had been installed on my C: drive, I'd be fine with that.
Having it on D: is a little inconvenient since I'm trying to reserve D: for
data only.

I found this information, but it applies to Office 2003:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=8...22120121120120

It says this:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Remove Msocache Folder After Office Is Installed
After Office is installed you can use the Windows Cleanup Wizard to remove
the Msocache folder.

Note If you have more than one partition on your hard disk, you may have to
repeat these steps for each partition.

Warning Never delete the MSOCACHE folder by using Microsoft Windows
Explorer.

To do this, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point
to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.
2. In the Select Drive dialog box, in the Drives list, click C:, and
then click OK.

Note If you have more than one hard disk, the Office setup files will
be on the partition that had the most free space during Office Setup.
3. Wait for Disk Cleanup to finish checking the drive.
4. In the Files to Delete list, click to select the Office Setup Files
check box, and then click OK.

Note If the size of the Office Setup Files is zero, the Office Setup
files are on another hard disk.
5. When you receive the following message, click Yes:
Are you sure you want to delete these files?

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Would the same info apply to Office 2000?

Also this, a tool to move the MSOCache folder:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

It also refers only to Office 2003, so it might not work for Office 2000.

Anyone have any add'l info here for Office 2000? In advance, thank you!

John



"glenn fincher" wrote in message
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"John Blaustein" wrote in message
...
Hello,

After doing a clean XP Home install (updated to SP2), I installed Office
2000 Small Business Edition (followed by several online Office Updates).
The installer created a folder on my D: drive (not C: drive) called
MSOCache that's 5.3MB. While MSOCache does not take up a lot of room, is
it safe to delete this folder and all its files? I like to delete things
I don't use or need.


The MSOCACHE folder is the "Local Install Source" - its use is for
resiliency, additional program features installation, and provides a
location for caching Office Updates. It is likely larger than 5.3 MB
though! On my machine, it is closer to 530 MB - if you have the space,
leave it - it is there for a purpose.

More details online - search Google for "Local Install Source".

Glenn Fincher



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Old June 13th, 2005, 08:04 AM
Bob Buckland ?:-\)
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Hi John,

MSOCache does apply only to Office 2003 apps.
Check in Add/Remove Programs in the Windows control
panel to see if there are any trial or full 2003
series MS Office family programs listed.

For Office 2000 the closest thing to that folder
would be if you copied your CD to the hard drive to
be able to reinstall, update or change features without
needing to have the CD handy.


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"John Blaustein" wrote in message ...
Thanks, Glenn,

I'm at another computer right now, but I'm pretty sure I had the size of the
MSOCache folder correct at 5.3MB. I will check again tomorrow.

If the folder had been installed on my C: drive, I'd be fine with that.
Having it on D: is a little inconvenient since I'm trying to reserve D: for
data only.
--
Let us know if this helped you,

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

For Everyday MS Office tips to "use right away" -
http://microsoft.com/events/series/a...andtricks.mspx



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Old June 13th, 2005, 05:23 PM
John Blaustein
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Bob B,

I now realize that in addition to installing Office 2000 (Word and Excel
only), I also installed FrontPage 2003. I suspect the MSOCache folder was
installed by FrontPage 2003. If that's the case, the info here (suggested
by Bob I) would apply:
Local Install Source (Msocache)
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;825933


Thank you for your help.

John


"Bob Buckland ?:-)" 75214.226(At Beautiful Downtown)compuserve.com wrote
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Hi John,

MSOCache does apply only to Office 2003 apps.
Check in Add/Remove Programs in the Windows control
panel to see if there are any trial or full 2003
series MS Office family programs listed.

For Office 2000 the closest thing to that folder
would be if you copied your CD to the hard drive to
be able to reinstall, update or change features without
needing to have the CD handy.


=======
"John Blaustein" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Glenn,

I'm at another computer right now, but I'm pretty sure I had the size of
the
MSOCache folder correct at 5.3MB. I will check again tomorrow.

If the folder had been installed on my C: drive, I'd be fine with that.
Having it on D: is a little inconvenient since I'm trying to reserve D:
for
data only.
--
Let us know if this helped you,

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

For Everyday MS Office tips to "use right away" -
http://microsoft.com/events/series/a...andtricks.mspx





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Old June 13th, 2005, 07:35 PM
glenn fincher
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"John Blaustein" wrote in message
...
Bob B,

I now realize that in addition to installing Office 2000 (Word and Excel
only), I also installed FrontPage 2003. I suspect the MSOCache folder was
installed by FrontPage 2003. If that's the case, the info here (suggested
by Bob I) would apply:
Local Install Source (Msocache)
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;825933



Yep - missed the "2000" when you mentioned the MSOCACHE - that explains the
small size as well... All Office 2003 programs use the LIS, and we are
likely to see other applications from third parties do something similar in
the years to come. You probably have also discovered that the reason that
it was created on the D: drive is that it defaults to the drive w/most
available free disk space. IF you want to keep it, you can download the
LISTOOL from:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Which will allow you to move the cache to a new drive.

Glenn Fincher


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Old June 13th, 2005, 09:43 PM
John Blaustein
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Hi Glenn,

I used the LISTOOL and moved MSOCache to my C: drive.

Thanks so much for your help! Thanks too to the two Bobs for their help!

John




"glenn fincher" wrote in message
...

"John Blaustein" wrote in message
...
Bob B,

I now realize that in addition to installing Office 2000 (Word and Excel
only), I also installed FrontPage 2003. I suspect the MSOCache folder
was installed by FrontPage 2003. If that's the case, the info here
(suggested by Bob I) would apply:
Local Install Source (Msocache)
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;825933



Yep - missed the "2000" when you mentioned the MSOCACHE - that explains
the small size as well... All Office 2003 programs use the LIS, and we
are likely to see other applications from third parties do something
similar in the years to come. You probably have also discovered that the
reason that it was created on the D: drive is that it defaults to the
drive w/most available free disk space. IF you want to keep it, you can
download the LISTOOL from:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Which will allow you to move the cache to a new drive.

Glenn Fincher



 




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