HOW TO GO ABOUT DISK CLEANUP

Disk Cleanup

Disk Cleanup scans your computer for files that can be deleted from your system.

Why use this?

This program allows you to delete your garbage and old internet files. Garbage can consist of items such as temporary installation files or leftover files from uninstalled programs. As these files accumulate on your computer it will eventually cause your computer’s performance to slow. 

 

How often?

Disk Cleanup should be run every 1 to 2 weeks to erase those files that clog your system.

To run Disk Cleanup:

1.    Click on the Start menu.

2.    Click on My Programs.

3.    Click on Accessories.

4.    Click on System Tools.

5.    Click on Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog box will appear and will immediately start scanning your computer files.

Once all files are scanned the Disk Cleanup for (C:) dialog box will appear. 

Select the checkboxes next to the items you wish to delete. You may choose to view your files prior to erasing them. Click OK to continue. You will have to verify that you want to continue by clicking on the Yes button. 

After clicking on Yes button; a box will appear showing the cleaning progress and telling you "The Disk Cleanup Utility is cleaning up unnecessary files on your machine"