Hey, val, don't put yourself down. We all started by knowing nothing about computers. It's just time and knowledge combined with trial and error that gets us to where we are now. Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Val" <val17@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 3:12 PM Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: DISK CLEAN UP > For the two wonderful guys who helped this 'dim wit' with the disk > cleanup, > thanks a million. Following the excellent advice, all is safely > completed. > > What a list! > > Regards > > > > Val. > > -----Original Message----- > From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] > On > Behalf Of David > Sent: 22 August 2006 11:06 > To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: DISK CLEAN UP > > Hi Val, > > I would like to add to Barry's comprehensive message. Before > defragmenting > I suggest you activate the "Analyse" button first, this will take about a > minute or so, then read the "View Report". If you then bring up your Jaws > cursor you will be able to read all sorts of facts and figures but at the > top it will recommend whether or not you need to defrag your system. > > You don't have to go through this process but you will get an idea of the > state of your drive. > > Regards > > David > > > -----Original Message----- > From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Val > Sent: 22 August 2006 09:50 > To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [jaws-uk] DISK CLEAN UP > > > Sorry guys, I think I must have missed the first posting on this subject. > As a complete dimwit's where technical things are concerned (especially > the > inner workings of a computer), how do I start a clean up of the hard > drive, > what damage can I do, etc. In fact, for those who have already followed > this thread from start to finish, please forgive me for re-starting it, > but > I suddenly realised that my computer is running so slowly that I must have > unwanted stuff on it. My daughter is a co-user and she is into this > downloading of music, etc. and I am assuming, in my complete 'machine' > ignorance, that this sort of thing leaves tiny gaps on the drive which > can't > be used for anything else and so, thus, will reduce the availability of > space and also either cause or leave behind unwanted clutter. > > If anyone wants to email me off list to avoid clogging up the list and > boring other users, feel free to do so: > > val17@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Regards and thanks > > > > Val. > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.4/424 - Release Date: 21/08/2006 > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.4/424 - Release Date: 21/08/2006 > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq