4Select the check box beside each file type you want to delete. For more information about file types you can delete, read the descriptions in the Disk Cleanup dialog box.
5Click OK, then click Yes.
Checking the hard drive for errors
The Error-checking program in Windows XP and Windows 2000 or ScanDisk program in Windows Me and Windows 98 examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. These programs correct file and folder problems and mark flawed areas on the hard drive so that Windows does not use them.
If you use your computer several hours every day, you probably want to run Error-checking or ScanDisk once a week. If you use your computer less frequently, once a month may be adequate. Also use Error-checking or ScanDisk if you encounter hard drive problems.
Help and For more information on checking the hard drive for errors,
Support click Start, then select Help and Support or Help.
To checking the hard drive for errors:1In Windows XP, click Start, then select My Computer. - OR -
In Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, double-click the My Computer icon.
2Right-click the hard drive that you want to check for errors, then select Properties. The System Properties dialog box opens.
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