spring cleaning

[mill]

Is it ok to delete windows temp files? If i type %temp% in the run box i have alot of temp files there can i delete them? Also if i type c:\windows\temp theres some there as well. Also if i type in the open field[ run box],
sfc /purgecache what is it that its purging? Anyone no of tips to clean out some junk maybe the prefetch folder is another one.

[cynthia]

I regular do that %temp% and delete all of those files.

System File Checker
A command-line utility called System File Checker (SFC.EXE) allows an Administrator to scan all protected files to verify their versions. System File Checker can also set the registry value SFCScan discussed in "Additional Registry Settings" later in this article.

System File Checker will also check and repopulate the %Systemroot%\system32\dllcache directory. If the dllcache directory becomes corrupted or unusable, SFC /SCANNOW, SFC /SCANONCE, SFC /SCANBOOT, or SFC /PURGECACHE can be used to repair the contents of the dllcache directory.

SFC.exe scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions. The following shows the syntax:

SFC [/SCANNOW] [/SCANONCE] [/SCANBOOT] [/CANCEL] [/QUIET] [/PURGECACHE] [/CACHESIZE=x]


/SCANNOW Scans all protected system files immediately.

/SCANONCE Scans all protected system files once.

/SCANBOOT Scans all protected system files at every boot.

/CANCEL Cancels all pending scans of protected system files.

/QUIET Replaces all incorrect file versions without prompting the user.

/PURGECACHE Purges the file cache and scans all protected system files immediately.

/CACHESIZE=x Sets the file cache size (in megabytes).

[mill]

Thanks , when i do that sfc /scannow it allways aked for the windows xp cd , my windows came with pc

[Gary D]

I personally use a product called CCleaner. I like it because it also fixes registry errors and desktop ghosts. Read about and get it here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

[mill]

Thanks Gd8ck but im trying to get rid if stuff not add more. But i take your word on it thats its a good program thanks

[Chewy]

the best cleaner optimizer and always will be is format C:

[cynthia]

It's also free...

[futurex]

right click c:, select properties and do a disk cleanup

[mill]

Format c ,The Ultimate Disk Cleaner

[BR7]

I personally use a product called CCleaner. I like it because it also fixes registry errors and desktop ghosts. Read about and get it here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

I use the Crap Cleaner also it's a great program

[drfsupercenter]

LOL format... BACKUP YOUR DATA *cough*
I have had to reformat 4 times in 4 years, not by choice, but because of spyware and viruses. Too poor to buy some decent stuff, so if McAfee dosn't work, I just wipe the drive

[Chewy]

I try to do a clean install every 6 months or so just to keep performance maximized, I test a lot of programs. Keep data/installers on a d partition.

[mill]

I try to do a clean install every 6 months or so just to keep performance maximized, I test a lot of programs. Keep data/installers on a d partition.

Thats what i should have done with my monarch, keep all my programs on d drive and just have windows on c.
When i reinstall the hp it takes a good day just to reinstall

[Chewy]

installers not programs, I always reinstall all programs

[blutach]

Micrs$oft have a free online scanner/cleaner that does the job pretty good.

http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm

Regards