this is one of the most widespread myths about Windows. I don't know how
accurate the tips are in general by this person but when I see someone
propagating a long standing myth of this type, the writer's credibility
goes down in my estimation. I would suggest asking about future tips from
this source before implementing them. If you find that the current tip is
a lapse and that the tips are generally accurate, you can put more
reliance in them over time and not check. But if you find, by checking,
that the accuracy level is not as good as it should be, then continue to
ask if you wish to implement tips from this source.
See this Leo Laporte article. As you will see, removing prefetch entries
slows the speed at which programs are loaded for a short time until the
entries are built back up. Also the alleged accumulation of unused
prefetch files is completely misinformed. No more than 128 prefetch files
are allowed to remain in the prefetch folder. The folder is limited to a
certain number of files. And the number of files in the folder, being
limited and because of how the folder is used, does not slow down
performance.
See the following article:
http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_prefetch_folder_and_why_are_there_copies_of_system_files_there.html
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: "arlene" <nedster6@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 5:07 PM
Subject: [accesscomp] Re: Fw: Dan's Tech Tip of the day
Hey I did it. I got rid of the prefetch files as you said. Gone.
does that help run the computer run better? does it clear out its
clutter?
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Acosta
To: access comp
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 6:13 AM
Subject: [accesscomp] Fw: Dan's Tech Tip of the day
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Acosta
To: Bob Acosta
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 5:58 AM
Subject: Dan's Tech Tip of the day
Dan's Tech Tips:
Clear The Prefetch
PC Magazine
November 5, 2002
If you're using Windows XP, add C:\Windows\Prefetch to the list of
directories to empty periodically. This folder is probably full of
prefetch directions for applications you no longer use (so You can safely
remove these files; any files that are needed will be created again
automatically.
To locate the Prefetch folder go to the C Drive and than to the Windows
folder. After entering the Windows folder, press P until you locate the
Prefetch folder.
Open the folder and do a select all and press delete.
If you have any questions about the tips posted in Dan's Tech tips,
please contact Dan at the following email address:
dthompson5@xxxxxxxxx
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