Delete old itunes updates

I need to know if is ok to delete old itunes updates from the computer, cause I have like 4 already plus the ipod updates, and my computer is getting slow. I don't know if everytime i update it creates a new Itunes and copies all the songs. Please if someone could tell me if it's ok or not.
ed888

Do you mean iTunes or iPod updaters like in the .exe files? Newer iTunes install over the old ones, right??
I would burn anything off to a back up cd first.
I once Uninstall some of the older iPod updates and ran into a small problem, so nice to have a back up. Paula

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