I was just wondering how I can clear the prefetch folder and is it safe to do?
Prefetch
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Guest_Tony_*
, Jul 17 2005 01:35 AM
#1
Guest_Tony_*
Posted 17 July 2005 - 01:35 AM
I was just wondering how I can clear the prefetch folder and is it safe to do?
#2
Posted 17 July 2005 - 01:49 AM
Go to "C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch". Select All Files in it. Delete.
Note: Do not delete the folder itself.
Note: Do not delete the folder itself.
Edited by darth_ash, 17 July 2005 - 01:50 AM.
#3
Guest_Tony_*
Posted 17 July 2005 - 02:29 AM
Cool thank you Darth_ash.
The other question is what is that Microsoft malicous software removal software actually do and is it running all the time?
The other question is what is that Microsoft malicous software removal software actually do and is it running all the time?
#4
Posted 17 July 2005 - 02:37 AM
NO, it doesnt run all the time. It is downloaded during Windows Update (there is a new one every month). After u do ur first restart after the "Windows Update", It checks for malware, and then deletes itself.
#5
Guest_Tony_*
Posted 17 July 2005 - 03:33 AM
Ok, thank you...
#6
Posted 26 August 2005 - 06:48 PM
Is that tool any good?
#7
Posted 26 August 2005 - 09:40 PM
What are prefetch files and what do they do?
#8
Posted 26 August 2005 - 09:44 PM
They load programmes quicker
You can clear the folder if you uninstall a programme, to make sure it isn't trying to load any prefetch files for it
You can clear the folder if you uninstall a programme, to make sure it isn't trying to load any prefetch files for it
#9
Posted 26 August 2005 - 10:19 PM
I've heard that they make files load slower
#10
Posted 26 August 2005 - 10:39 PM
If you're frequently using the same few applications over and over again, prefetching can greatly increase the apparent speed of a system. Rather than waiting for you to click an icon to start a program, and then loading all of the associated files, libraries, and pointers necessary to run the program, XP has all the components of your programs preloaded. When you click an icon to start the program, most of the hard work is already done.
The drawback to prefetching is that XP will prefetch a program even if you use it only once or twice. XP will retain a copy of a portion of it in the Prefetch folder. From there, it will prefetch the program, taking resources from your workstation even though you may have no intention of ever using the program again. If you have enough unused or little-used items prefetching, over time your system will actually run slower than if you never prefetched at all. This is especially evident on systems with limited resources.
From here
http://techrepublic....1-5165773.html#
The drawback to prefetching is that XP will prefetch a program even if you use it only once or twice. XP will retain a copy of a portion of it in the Prefetch folder. From there, it will prefetch the program, taking resources from your workstation even though you may have no intention of ever using the program again. If you have enough unused or little-used items prefetching, over time your system will actually run slower than if you never prefetched at all. This is especially evident on systems with limited resources.
From here
http://techrepublic....1-5165773.html#
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