Deleting Unnecessary Files; Checking The Hard Drive For Errors - Gateway GM5416 Reference Manual

Deleting unnecessary files

Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in
the Recycle Bin, to free hard drive space.
To delete unnecessary files:
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Checking the hard drive for errors

The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for
physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program
corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on
the hard drive so Windows does not use them.
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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer
Shortcut
Start Computer
Disk Cleanup
Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System
Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog
box opens.
Click one of the options:
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My files only cleans only the folders for the
currently logged in user.
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Files from all users on this computer cleans all
folders.
The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens.
Click to select the types of files you want to delete, then
click OK. The types of files you indicated are deleted.
Help
For more information about keeping the hard drive free of
unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk
cleanup in the Search Help box, then press E
right-click drive Properties
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