[TechAssist] Re: Computer question: unnecessary files
- From: "Dave Huston" <HustonTV@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 13:06:17 -0500
Hi Bill,
First of all, don't remove anything you're not familiar with. Secondly you
can remove any programs you recognize but no longer use, such as old games
etc.
You can sort your programs by "last used" in the pop-up window to get an
idea what to remove.
If you're not sure if you'll need a program in the future, be sure you have
the install disk available before removing.
You can also get rid of some trash safely by doing a disk cleanup. Right
click on the "C" drive in "My Computer". You'll see the button.
And of course you'll want to defragment the "C" drive occasionally.
HTH,
Dave Huston
Huston TV & Electronics
2846 Marion-Cardington Rd.E.
Marion,Oh 43302-8919
Phone/Fax: 740-389-5726
email: HustonTV@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: <Tvcr9@xxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 12:21 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Computer question: unnecessary files
Hello folks- My computer has slowed down a lot lately (operating system is
Windows XP). One of the things I was advised to do by a local tech is to
delete all unnecessary files. I went into my Add Remove Programs area, but
I'm
having a tough time determining what programs I should keep and which ones
I
should remove. Is there a general, safe rule to follow here ? Many thanks.
Bill
Bill's Electronics
Chandler, Arizona
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