Why should I run Disk CleanupWhy should I run Disk Cleanup

Remove temporary Internet filesRemove temporary Internet files Delete downloaded program files, such as Microsoft ActiveX Delete downloaded program files, such as Microsoft ActiveX

controls and java appletscontrols and java applets Empty the Recycle Bin.Empty the Recycle Bin. Remove Windows temporary files, such as error reportsRemove Windows temporary files, such as error reports Delete optional Windows components that you don’t use.Delete optional Windows components that you don’t use. Delete Installed programs that you no longer use.Delete Installed programs that you no longer use. Remove unused restore points and shadow copies from Remove unused restore points and shadow copies from

System RestoreSystem Restore

The Disk Cleanup tool helps you to free up space on your hard disk to improve the performance of your computer. The tool identifies files that you can safely delete and then enables you to choose whether you want to delete some or all of the identified files. Use Disk Cleanup to:

Step 1Step 1

Click StartClick Start

Step 2Step 2

Click All ProgramsClick All Programs

Step 3Step 3

Click AccessoriesClick Accessories

Step 4Step 4

Click System ToolsClick System Tools

Step 5Step 5

Click Disk CleanupClick Disk Cleanup

Step 6Step 6This screen will appear while disk cleanup is calculating the disk space you will be able to free up.

Step 7Step 7 Select:Select:

•Download Program Files

•Temporary internet files

•Offline web pages

•Recycle Bin

•Temporary files

•Web Client/Publisher temporary files

•Compressed Files

Click OKClick OK

Step 8Step 8 You should see this screen. Disk Cleanup will disappear when the process is You should see this screen. Disk Cleanup will disappear when the process is

complete.complete.

Congratulations Congratulations You have completed You have completed

Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup on on

Your Hard DiskYour Hard Disk