Do i need microsoft compression client pack 1.0

[gayle39503_43]

I'm cleaning up my add and remove programs.  This computer is older and slow so removing any unnecessary programs may help it (I hope). I have Windows XP and the program in question is called:  Microsoft Compression Clinet pack 10.  Can I remove this safely and do I really need it?

Any help and advise would be appreciate.. Thank you in advance

[killerb255]

The long answer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927374

If I recall correctly, I think it's auto-installed whenever Windows Updates/Microsoft Updates are installed through http://update.microsoft.com in XP and Server 2003.  It's supposed to make downloaded update files smaller.

[patio]

It's a Vista component for updates...if you are running XP you can safely remove it...it's not needed for XP.