gubby
Running Disk CleanUp is just part of a routine housekeeping routine,
which is necessary to keep your computer performing to it true
potential. If you regularly surf the internet the folder will steadily
accumulate files to replace the files in the folder you removed when you
ran Disk CleanUp.
The hosekeeping routine I use is Select Start, All Programs,
Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp to Empty your Recycle Bin and
Remove Temporary Internet Files. Also select Start, All Programs,
accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp, More Options, System Restore
and remove all but the latest System Restore point. Run Disk
Defragmenter.
If you use Outlook Express before running Disk CleanUp in Outlook
Express place the cursor on Local Folders and select File, Work Offline
followed by File, Folder, Compact All. Do not attempt to interupt or
stop the process until it has completed. When it has completed close and
reopen Outlook Express and see if all is well.
An alternative to Disk CleanUp is cCleaner (freeware) which does a more
thorough job than Disk CleanUp. Disk CleanUp has to be run for each user
profile, whereas cCleaner only needs to be run once.
http://www.ccleaner.com/ccdownload.asp
http://www.ccleaner.com/
With any cleaner you need to proceed with caution. To be safe you
should create a restore point before using cCleaner. cCleaner also
offers backup before removal.
When using cCleaner think twice before checking Autocomplete Form
History under Internet Explorer. You do get a warning but this one has
irritating consequences. You may need to restore your system's
recollection of passwords after use so keep a record off computer so
that they can easily be re-entered.
Leave the Scan for Issues option alone.
A Temporary Internet folders containing 3.26 mb of files is not really
excessive. You can reduce it's size in one of two ways. In Internet
Explorer select Tools, Internet Options, General tab, Browser history,
Settings and reduce the History retention period. Mine is set to 4 days.
More drastic in Tools, Internet Options, Advanced if you scroll down
under Security you can check the box before Empty Temporary Internet
Files Folder when browser is closed. If you elect for this option you
need to make greater use of the create Favourites option.
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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