How do I delete prefetch files in 7?

[kf9vh]

I XP I would type prefetch in run and then delete. I cant even find run in 7.

 

[zigzag3143]

I XP I would type prefetch in run and then delete. I cant even find run in 7.

to get to run goto search and type run. Or just type whatever you like. most command run just be typing.

Why would you want to delete prefetch? Just curious

Ken

 

[kf9vh]

Old habit

It is my understand that if you dont dump the prefetch periodicaly it will slow your machine down.

Thanks

 

[Teerex]

Your understand is mistaken. Where did you get it, may I inquire?

 

[Jacee]

The only time you want to clean a 'prefetch' file, is if you've been infected with malware and it shows in the folder.

 

[stew2]

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.

 

[stormy13]

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.

And enjoy everything taking longer to open until the prefetch cache is rebuilt.

Your understand is mistaken. Where did you get it, may I inquire?

One of those "tweaks" that just won't die.

 

[kf9vh]

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?

 

[zigzag3143]

It is my understand that if you dont dump the prefetch periodicaly it will slow your machine down.

Thanks

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

 

[pacinitaly]

I use the attached file constantly

 

[logicearth]

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?

Prefetch does not effect web pages. It helps speed up the launch of applications as well as the booting of the computer. Prefetch creates small index files a certain executable is going to need and in what order so Windows will preload those into memory before the application calls for them.

Clearing out Prefetch destroys that history and the work it as gone into optimizing your HDD. Just leave Prefetch alone. Windows is smart enough to handle it on its own.

 

[pacinitaly]

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?

Prefetch does not effect web pages. It helps speed up the launch of applications as well as the booting of the computer. Prefetch creates small index files a certain executable is going to need and in what order so Windows will preload those into memory before the application calls for them.

Clearing out Prefetch destroys that history and the work it as gone into optimizing your HDD. Just leave Prefetch alone. Windows is smart enough to handle it on its own.

I'm gonna try for a few days

 

[stormy13]

I use the attached file constantly

Too make matters worse your little bat file is also deleting the ReadyBoot folder (which contains optimized startup traces for when you boot the computer, 5 max). Or are you one of those that disabled the ReadyBoost service which is also responsible for ReadyBoot?

 

[pacinitaly]

I use the attached file constantly

Too make matters worse your little bat file is also deleting the ReadyBoot folder (which contains optimized startup traces for when you boot the computer, 5 max). Or are you one of those that disabled the ReadyBoost service which is also responsible for ReadyBoot?

and away we go....

the .bat file only deletes MY .pf files. the trace x files remain

 

[Zidane24]

I use the attached file constantly

Read the link above...

You may think it does but...deleting the prefetch does nothing for perfomance...it only hinders it