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How do I delete prefetch files in 7?
I XP I would type prefetch in run and then delete. I cant even find run in 7.
I XP I would type prefetch in run and then delete. I cant even find run in 7.
It is my understand that if you dont dump the prefetch periodicaly it will slow your machine down.
Thanks
Your understand is mistaken. Where did you get it, may I inquire?
The only time you want to clean a 'prefetch' file, is if you've been infected with malware and it shows in the folder.
Just open up your C: drive then open the Windows folder and in there is a folder called Prefetch
Open that folder and delete every entry and then restart your pc.
Perhaps I have misinformation. I have been dumping the pretch files for years and have not really noticed my machine loading up web pages slower. I read where they were like temp. internet files and need to be flushed every once in a while. I guess based on what is being said here that is wrong?
Not in win 7. description of why here Will Tweaking Windows? Prefetch Folder Allow for a Faster Startup? TuneUp Blog about Windows
Hope this helps
Ken