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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2006 14:27:49 GMT -6
This is a unique technique for WinXP.
We know that it is necessary to scrub registry and TEMP files periodically.
Prefetch is a new and very useful technique in Windows XP.
However, after using XP some time, the prefetch directory can get full of junk and obsolete links in the Prefetch catalog,
which can slow down your computer noticeably.
Open C (system drive)
Open Windows
Open Prefetch
Delete those junk and obsolete files.
Reboot.
It is recommended that you do this every month.
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Post by lilsparrow on Sept 29, 2006 14:34:49 GMT -6
I'm gonna go try it on my main desk top...it won't kill a system that's been running three or four years without ever running it before, will it x?  |
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Post by lilsparrow on Sept 29, 2006 14:46:03 GMT -6
Next question, before I actually perform this task~do I just do a Ctl-A, then delete the contents of the whole folder, or do I select certain ones and if so, how do I know which ones to get rid of and which to keep?  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2006 15:34:12 GMT -6
DAP it will not hurt a thing. As far as selecting files,...Ctl-A. Take em all out! In a week I have 2-3 MB in my prefetch,clearin it makes a HUGE difference!  |
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Post by lilsparrow on Sept 29, 2006 16:07:34 GMT -6
Thank you very much! It's a done deal!!!  |
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Post by jeanette on Sept 29, 2006 19:14:03 GMT -6
you know, the more i learn about computers, the more i don't know.. i've never even heard of a prefetch...
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Post by chickenfarmer on Oct 1, 2006 21:07:20 GMT -6
Might have to give that a try
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Oct 2, 2006 3:31:56 GMT -6
I have never cleared mine and only have 2 mb of files??
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2006 20:43:42 GMT -6
Bro I would think you'd have waaaaay more den dat!
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Post by strongtower9 on Oct 4, 2006 19:39:44 GMT -6
I probably need to do it. Tons of stuff in there. I will get brave and see..
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Post by mckenzygirl on Oct 4, 2006 20:18:56 GMT -6
Well I did it...... There were loads of filesin there!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2006 20:21:17 GMT -6
How much and does yer PC run Better?
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Post by mckenzygirl on Oct 4, 2006 20:32:55 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2006 20:36:39 GMT -6
Glad it worked. 
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Post by mckenzygirl on Oct 4, 2006 20:44:37 GMT -6
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Post by nnbreeder on Oct 21, 2006 20:18:17 GMT -6
Ok XDX once I git to the prefetch how do I delete the files? Gotta find a puter built by Caterpiller, I could figger that one out!
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Oct 22, 2006 9:57:36 GMT -6
I just did it on my PC. Couldn't believe all the 'junk' it contained.
nnbreader: Do a "Ctrl A" ( select all), press the 'delete' key. It will move all the files to the recycle bin, Then you can delete all the contents by pressing the 'empty the recycle bin. You should be good to go 'till next month.
Thanks XDX for the great info.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2006 15:35:20 GMT -6
X
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Post by nnbreeder on Oct 22, 2006 20:07:13 GMT -6
Thanks guys !
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Post by trudy on Nov 10, 2006 7:12:54 GMT -6
How do u do it with this old HP Pavillion I use, windows 98? trudy
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2006 7:19:07 GMT -6
If ya go to yer control panel you shoul see my computer
or you might have it on yer desktop.
Open that, and go to system drive.(C)
then go to WINDOWS
then PREFETCH
ctrl+A
Delete
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Post by trudy on Nov 10, 2006 7:55:18 GMT -6
Most all of them are windows under "In Folder". One of the driver.hpi in in Program Files as is the alldrives.avp. The PDCTWAIN driver is in My documents. T
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2006 7:56:41 GMT -6
Dont mess with yer drivers.
Check yer PMs
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