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Tuning PC Performance

Using Windows

Safe To Delete

System Performance

Sluggish PC

Setting XP Services

Troubleshooting

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Most Models

Avast Anti Virus

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Webshots Desktop

Window Blinds Themes

Picture It 99 Photo Editor

NTI CD/DVD Burning

DVD Shrink

DVD X-Copy


How do I know if I can delete a specific file?

 
Intended For
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows Me
Windows 98
Windows 95
  • Check the date of the file (right-click on it and select Properties) - if it's recent, it's most likely being used.
  • If the file is large, and you want to know if you can delete it, try renaming it or moving it to another directory before to see if everything still works before you delete it.
  • No, you shouldn't delete WIN386.SWP (your swap file in Win95/98/Me) or PAGEFILE.SYS (your swap file in Win2000/XP).