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3Freeing Disk Space
Windows applications and the Internet can clutter your hard disk with large
unused files that take up disk space. Set up and schedule the automatic
QuickClean wizard to clean up these files at specified intervals, or use the
SpaceMaker wizard to clean up more kinds of files.
How do I keep my computer free of unnecessary
files?
Use the QuickClean wizard to perform any of the following actions to keep
your computer free of unused files and invalid shortcuts:
• Remove unused files in the cache folder of your Internet browser.
• Remove any temporary files in folders that are used by applications and
Windows.
• Clean up shortcuts, Registry entries, and remove references in operating
system files that are not connected to any application.
• Empty the Recycle Bin.
When you click QuickClean in the UnInstaller window, the QuickClean
wizard appears. You select the kind of cleaner action you want it to perform
and then click Next to run the cleanup.
You can also schedule QuickClean to run automatically, as described in the
following section.
To remove more files of different kinds and free a specific amount of disk
space, use the SpaceMaker wizard, which is described in “How do I free a
specific amount of disk space on a drive?,” on page 15.
How do I set up QuickClean to run automatically?
You can run QuickClean whenever you need it, or you can set up QuickClean
to get rid of unnecessary files and junk on your computer at regular intervals
while you work.