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HOW TO USE WINDOWS XP: GETTING RID OF UNNEEDED FILES

The applications you use from day to day (for Word Processing, accessing the Internet, etc.) are designed to save time by storing frequently needed information in easily retrievable temporary files. While these files can save time in the short term, they can build up over time, taking up more and more space on your hard disk. Free up this space by using the Disk Cleanup tool.

1. Click the Start button, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup.

2. Disk Cleanup will take a moment to search for unneeded files.

3. The Disk Cleanup window will open. Click Downloaded Program Files, Temporary Internet Files, and Temporary Files to select these types of files for deletion. Click the OK button.

4. A pop-up window that says, "Are you sure you want to perform these actions?" will appear. Click the Yes button.

5. A window showing Disk Cleanup's progress will appear. Once all of the files you selected have been deleted, Disk Cleanup will close itself.