CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer
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Deleting unnecessary files
Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in
the Recycle Bin, to free hard drive space.
To delete unnecessary files:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System
Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog
box opens.
2 Click one of the options:
• My files only cleans only the folders for the
currently logged in user.
• Files from all users on this computer cleans all
folders.
The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens.
3 Click to select the types of files you want to delete, then
click OK. The types of files you indicated are deleted.
Shortcut
StartÖ ComputerÖ right-click driveÖ PropertiesÖ
Disk Cleanup
Help
For more information about keeping the hard drive free of
unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk
cleanup in the Search Help box, then press E
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