Summary: 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.
Click on START
Choose RUN
Type CLEANMGR
Press ENTER or OK
Select the DRIVE you want to Cleanup and press OK
After scanning Check the Items you want to clean up and press OK and YES
The tool closes by itself when it finishes.
eHow Article: How to use The Disk Cleanup Utility To Keep A PC Running Smoothly
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Psalmist4M said
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