How to use The Disk Cleanup Utility To Keep A PC Running Smoothly

Introduction

To keep a PC running smoothly, regular maintenance is critical. Many users shy away from maintenance tasks, thinking it is a long, drawn out manual affair, but the Disk Cleanup Utility can easily determine which files on a hard drive may no longer be needed and delete 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.

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WHILE EVERY PRECAUTION HAS BEEN TAKEN IN THE PREPARATION/MAKING OF THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL, THE VIDEO OWNER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS, OR FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.

Step1

Click on START
Choose RUN

Step2

Type CLEANMGR
Press ENTER or OK

Step3

Select the DRIVE you want to Cleanup and press OK

Step4

After scanning Check the Items you want to clean up and press OK and YES

Step5

The tool closes by itself when it finishes.

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Psalmist4M said

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on 7/17/2008 I'm trying this now, seems to be working fine. Thanks for the info. Rated:5*s I would appreciate it if you would please review & rate some of my articles in return. Blessings, cherylgoff.com

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