Deleting Unnecessary Files - Gateway ML6228 User Manual

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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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Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.
Drive space information appears.
Shortcut
Start Computer right-click drive
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 .
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Properties Disk Cleanup
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