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slow pc
I need to know what to do to my pc i just got back from Iraq and it is running very slow. It runs slow even when i click on icons on my desktop, does anyone have any helpful hints for me? Thanksfor the ppl who fight overseashere's some quick...
Tags: Desktops, Memory, fpsupra2000@..., PC, RAM, computer, disk, window, disk cleanup, performance, tool
Discussion threads 2007-04-07
Forcing Windows XP's Disk Cleanup to delete all temporary files
You may have found that Windows XP's Disk Cleanup utility misses a spot from time to time, retaining temporary files most recently accessed. Here's how to perform a clean sweep of your Windows XP files by forcing Disk Cleanup to get rid of all your temporary files. If you've...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Greg Shultz, Disk Cleanup, Disk Cleanup utility, disk, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2007-04-04
How do I... Use the Disk Cleanup tool in Microsoft Windows Vista?
This article is also available as a TechRepublic download and a TechRepublic gallery.Whilethe available cheap capacity of hard drives continues to grow toward terabytesize, there seems to be a never-ending need for more storage space. One of thebest ways to ward of a lack of remaining capacity on your hard...
Tags: dialog screen, disk, Disk Cleanup, Disk Cleanup Tool, Hard drive/disk drive, Mark Kaelin, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Performance Information, tool, Windows Vista
Technical articles 2007-02-23
how to have a fast speedy pcs
Is there a way to keep your computer running in peak performance instead of having it slow down after a few months of use and do installing and uninstalling programs slow down a pc and list a way to prevent computer slow down if there is a way?One of the...
Tags: disk, donchen84, PC, software
Q&A 2006-09-30
Increase Windows 2000 Pro disk space with Dfrg.msc and Disk Cleanup
Disk cleanup is cool but...If you delete the 'Compress' registry key under: HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerVolumeCaches the Disk Cleanup will not waste that time to calculate the amount of space it would save if you compressed old files.Registry KeyDoes doing this speed up the process. It could be very slow at times...Good...
Tags: disk, Disk Cleanup, hardware, jeff_j_black@..., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, old file, windows
Discussion threads 2006-08-08
Increase Windows 2000 Pro disk space with Dfrg.msc and Disk Cleanup
Regular defragmentation can help improve system performance. There's no need to purchase disk defragmentation software—Windows 2000 Professional has its own. Here's how to use Disk Cleanup and Dfrg.msc to clean up your system. When you defragment a disk, you improve performance. The disk defragmenter included with Windows 2000,...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Disk Cleanup, Jim Boyce, disk, Windows 2000 Professional Tips Newsletter, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Technical articles 2006-08-07
AMUST Disk Cleaner (exe)
AMUST Disk Cleaner 1 is a disk cleanup utility. AMUST Disk Cleaner provides the basic functionality for disk cleaning by quickly identifying the largest files and folders on a hard drive, and displaying the results in a convenient view. AMUST Disc Cleaner introduces a unique Instant Disk Access...
Tags: Disk Cleanup, Disk, AMUST Software, AMUST Disk Cleaner 1, AMUST Disk Cleaner, AMUST Disc Cleaner, Instant Disk Access, Instant Disk Access Technology
Software downloads 2006-05-19
PC Health Check
Hi,I want to find out what procedures i need to carry out in other to do a health check on all PC's in my companyDefragment your PC, this will clear up files that are spread all over the place. Disk Cleanup is also pretty good for cleaning up temp files...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, disk, virus, PC
Q&A 2006-02-22
How to restore Administrative Tools
Somehow my son has deleted or otherwise removed Administrative Tools so that the folder is empty on both profiles on his PC. Does anyone know how to restore this so I can run disk cleanup and such? I tried turning them off and on, and I don't see it in...
Tags: Administrative Tools, cleanup, disk, disk cleanup, Microsoft Windows, SciFiMan, Thanks!, tool, windows
Q&A 2005-12-23
Disk CleanUp 2000 (ZIP)
Disk CleanUp is a small disk utility designed to clear previously deleted files. Deleting a file will normally just remove the file's directory entry, but the data itself still remains on the disk. CleanUp will completely eliminate the contents of your deleted files. Disk CleanUp provides options to specify an...
Tags: Disk, Disk CleanUp
Software downloads 2005-06-07
Disk Cleanup/ Defrag Individual Stations
I just got a job in an office with an internal server/network of 6 computers. I have never worked in an office environment with its own network before, and I'm not sure what's good maintenance on individual stations...I was going to do a disk cleanup/defrag on my individual station, but...
Tags: computer, disk, disk cleanup, individual station, lke2005@..., network, windows
Q&A 2005-05-03
Specify Disk Cleanup configuration settings in Windows XP
Follow these steps to save your customized Windows XP's Disk Cleanup utility settings. Stay on top of the latest XP tips and tricks with our free Windows XP newsletter, delivered each Thursday. Automatically sign up today!If you run Windows XP's Disk Cleanup utility...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Greg Shultz, Disk Cleanup, disk, Cleanmgr, configuration setting, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2005-04-07
Conserve disk space by purging Restore Points in Windows XP
Conserve disk space by purging Restore Points in Windows XParticle rootA few other tricks to useTo keep a tidy system;The first thing I do is,use Ad-Aware 6 SE, once done I use Spybot 1.3 Once this is done,I use a windows program called Checklinks.It removes all the loose links.After that...
Tags: Aaron Baker, disk, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, restore point, system restore, windows
Discussion threads 2005-03-31
Keep your server free of clutter with the Disk Cleanup utility
Office Installation Files "clutter"Yes, you can recover more than 150 MB by removing the MS Office installation files, but then you must have your MS Office CD's handy every time when doing a patch on office.Remove "Compress old files" item from Disk Cleanup calculation...If you never intend to compress files...
Tags: CasperCV, disk, Disk Cleanup, hardware, Microsoft Office, old file, server
Discussion threads 2005-02-21
Keep your server free of clutter with the Disk Cleanup utility
To rid your servers of clutter that wastes disk space and hurts performance, tidy up with the Disk Cleanup utility. Stay on top of the latest WS2K3 tips and tricks with our free Windows Server 2003 newsletter, delivered each Wednesday. Automatically sign up today! Seasoned administrators...
Tags: Disk Cleanup, Servers, Scott Lowe MCSE, disk, server, Windows Server 2003 Tips Newsletter, Hardware
Technical articles 2005-02-02
Teach users to keep their hard drives clean with Disk Cleanup
Windows Disk Cleanup is a great tool for helping end users keep their hard drives free of clutter. Find out how Disk Cleanup works, what file types it targets, and how easy it is to use.Regular maintenance is critical for keeping your organization's PCs running smoothly, and end users can...
Tags: Recycle Bin option, hard drive, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Windows Disk Cleanup, Disk Cleanup, disk
Technical articles 2002-08-21
Quick Tip: Increase hard drive space with these Windows 2000 tools
Learn how and why you should use the Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup utilities in Windows 2000Like closets, garages, and attics, hard drives become cluttered over time, and unless the debris is removed on a regular basis, performance can suffer. As part of the cleaning process, support pros often recommend...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Jim Boyce, Microsoft Windows 2000, tool, disk, Disk Cleanup, hard drive
Technical articles 2002-08-06
Regularly scheduled hard disk maintenance for your XP users
Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter are two important hard disk maintenance programs. The trick is to get users to run them. Greg Shultz has the solution: Scheduled Tasks and a VBS script.One of the best ways to keep any Windows system running in tip-top shape is to regularly take care...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Greg Shultz, disk, Disk Cleanup, hard drive, disk defragmenter, Scheduled Tasks, defragmenter, Microsoft Windows XP
Technical articles 2002-05-06

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PCMesh Internet and Disk Cleanup (exe)
PCMesh Internet and Disk Cleanup is a utility to remove user activity tracks including files and to clean the hard disk from junk files. Furthermore disk cleanup functionality to remove Windows and Internet temporary files, Java cache and other junk files is included.Version 5.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or...
Tags: Disk
Software downloads 2007-09-17
Specify Disk Cleanup configuration settings in Windows XP
Is there a way to have this run automatically on a weekly base?Scheduled TasksSure!Just launch Scheduled Tasks and use the wizard to add the command line to a regularly scheduled task.Identical article elsewhere on webThis is a bit eerie, as there is an identical article at http://www.uninets.net/~blaisdel/whistler11.htmCleanup Disk CleanupIn case...
Tags: disk, Disk Cleanup Handler, jame01@..., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Specify Disk Cleanup, Specify Disk Cleanup configuration setting, windows
Discussion threads 2005-04-07
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