Chapter 11: Maintaining Your Computer

Using Disk Cleanup

Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary Windows files, to free hard drive space.

To use the WindowsDisk Cleanup program:

1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens.

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In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon. The My Computer window opens.

2 Right-click the hard drive that you want to delete files from, for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. The Properties dialog box opens at the General tab.

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