Disk Cleanup With Windows XP

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How do I perform disk cleanup and computer maintenance with Windows XP?

Disk Cleanup With Windows XP

Temp files, downloaded Internet files, and old, unused files can take up room on your system, so regular disk cleanup and computer maintenance should be part of your regular computer maintenance. Click open My Computer, and single-click the Local Disk icon with the right mouse button. Select Properties, and click the Disk Cleanup button. XP will scan your system looking for areas that need cleaning. Once its done this, chose which areas you want cleaned by clicking them on the provided list, and then click the OK button. Disc Cleanup deletes some files and compresses others. As this makes changes to your computer, it's a good idea to use a PC health scan as the next step in your computer maintenance.

   

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