tjd

Anyone got a routine for cleaning up your PC disc drive.

I have an 80G drive which ran out of space this morning, I've deleted all the temp files, movies etc I can think of and now have 19G free, but I'm sure I could free up some more space.

Cheers,
TJD

Martyn

Uninstall any programs you are not using.

Do a search for files larger than say 5mb and that will give you a a pointer where space is being used. Don't delete them though unless you are sure you know they are self contained files i.e. zip file downloads and not part of an installed program you want.

Do a defrag of your drive.

Andywebb

Agree with Martyn get rid of unwanted or out dated programmes. Also e-mails can take up a bit if you need to keep them run the compact them will give you a little bit more.

Andy.

tjd

Cheers Martyn,

Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.

Martyn

Just go to start - search - for files and folders - and search for files - *.* which is larger than 5000kb.

If you still have problems I will create a document with screenshots.

larryx

Hi If you are running XP and you are satisfied your system is running OK try this...Go to Setting-Control Panel-System-System Restore and check box called Turn Off System Restore on All Drives click Apply then OK.
Then go into Start Programmes-Accessories-System Tools-System Restore and create a new restore point

Regards Larry

Harem

I am unable to use system restore on my computer, which is running Windows XP. I have tried all the suggestions made by Larryx, but to no avail. Anybody got any other suggestions? What should I write in the box which asks for a restore point description? Thanks.

thurstan

have a look on ebuyer.com for an external hard drive - saw a 500Gb this morning for £67.99 including VAT

Why an external drive? - its easier to install if you are not confident about installing an internal device (just plug in the usb) and its portable to the next computer. Use it to save all your data such as music, videos, photos etc. with that much storage you are unlikely to run out of space in a hurry

Thurstan

tjd

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. What I was hopeing was that someone has a dos based routine that scanned thru the drive looking for unused temporary files that aren't required and aren't removed by shareware clearing programs.

By the way Thursan, a 500GB drive for £70. I remember 25 years ago and the IT squad installed the first micro computer in the company I worked for, it had a 58mb hard drive and we thought that was simply amazing! I guess the cost was probably 10's of thousands.