Gateway EC19C, User Manual

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CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
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Deleting unnecessary files
Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to free
hard drive space.
To delete unnecessary files:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup.
The
Disk Cleanup
dialog box opens.
2 Click one of the options:
•
My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in user.
•
Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders.
The
Disk Cleanup
dialog box opens.
3 Click to select the types of files you want to delete, then click OK. The types of
files you indicated are deleted.
Checking the hard drive for errors
The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and
folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed
areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them.
If you use your notebook several hours every day, you probably want to run
Error-checking once a week. If you use your notebook less frequently, once a month
may be adequate. Also use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems.
Shortcut
Start Á Computer Á right-click drive Á Properties Á Disk Cleanup
Help
For more information about keeping the hard drive free of
unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk
cleanup in the Search Help box, then press E
NTER
.