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Windows 7: Device Manager and Administrative Tools do not open

14 May 2012   #61

Windows 7 ultimate x64
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by karlsnooks View Post
they are downloaded to the location specified by your browser.

Many programs use the %temp% folder as a working location.

You can use CCleaner to cleanup behind you. Link in my signature.



you can use Cleanmgr.exe to cleanup.

you can clean the %temp% folder yourself.

WIN | type %temp%| ENTER | CTRL + A keycombo | CTRL + D key combo |
empty your recycle bin (right-click on the Recycle bin icon and choose Empty Recycle Bin

you can use Temp File Cleaner from Old Timer:
TFC - Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer - Geeks to Go Forums

Of course, you can uninstall programs that you do not use.

I cleared the temp folders and ran CCleaner too but it cleared around 60mb of space.

It wasnt actually a browser download. I know where the Mssstool64 *700kb* files are.

Am referring to this part
"Run the downloaded program--mssstool64.exe or mssstool32.exe
NEXT button
.
The install program will format the usb stick using the NTFS format.
The install program will download about 210 mB."

I noticed my HDD space dropping by a 100 odd MB each time i restarted mssstool steps.

For example if the download stopped at 180mb/207mb, i had to do it all over again. Over many such attempts, this added up to over a GB of space lost.
So am trying to figure where these files get saved since mssstool does not show the download location when its setting up your USB. I know the final 210mb finally show up in your USB but probably all attempts are getting saved elsewhere too on my C drive?
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14 May 2012   #62

MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
Austin, Texas
 
 

I have no earthly idea what you have done.

What I do know is that WDO doesn't clutter up your hard drive.
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14 May 2012   #63

Windows 7 ultimate x64
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by karlsnooks View Post
I have no earthly idea what you have done.

What I do know is that WDO doesn't clutter up your hard drive.

lol ok

not a problem since anyways ill be going for a fresh install in a few weeks.

thanks for all your help
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14 May 2012   #64

MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
Austin, Texas
 
 

Glad to be of assistance.
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