What is "searches" file


  1. tanaquil
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    What is "searches" file


    Running Windows 7 Home Premier

    Under my user there is a file folder called searches. It seems to contain everything I have looked at in the past.

    Can I delete it?
    Will it come back?

    It must take up lots of space on the hard drive.

    Thanks in advance

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  3. Lemur
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    Yes, you can delete the files in the folder. It helps speed up the searching process, but you are welcome to delete the files, although they are generally very small.
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  4. tanaquil
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    Thank you very much
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  6. Lemur
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    tanaquil said:
    Thank you very much
    You are welcome!
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