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A+ Study Guide: Command Line & OS Utilities

Disk Cleanup

Disk Cleanup Utility

To keep a PC running efficiently, regular maintenance is important. The Disk Cleanup Utility can easily make out which files on a hard drive may no longer be needed and deletes those files.

In addition to freeing up potentially significant amounts of hard drive space, using Disk Cleanup on a regular basis can significantly improve system performance.

There are various types of file categories that Disk Cleanup targets when it performs the initial disk analysis. Depending on the individual system, you may or may not have all the categories listed below.

  • Downloaded Program Files.
  • Temporary Internet Files.
  • Recycle Bin.
  • Temporary Remote Desktop Files.
  • Setup Log Files.
  • Backup Files For Previous Operating System.
  • Offline Files.
  • Compress Old Files.

Using Disk Cleanup frees the system from a substantial amount of unwanted files. Also the hard drive heads will spend less time seeking all the pieces of a file and thereby will boost computers performance.

To start Disk cleanup utility Select StartąPrograms/All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> Disk Cleanup.

 
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