need more space on pc?

Question

Is it ookay to delete files on my Windows XP that have to do with programs I no longer have installed?For ex. I found some that have Limewire in them and I have uninstalled this program.I want to save disk space now although I have plenty left.

Answer 1

Almost without exception, after you delete a program, there are remnants files and registry keys left behind. In most cases, these files are benign and can be deleted. However, there are cases in which these are needed by other programs on your computer (eg. shared DLL's). Deleting these files might cripple these programs. The safetest thing to do is to create a restore point before deleting them. If you notice, after deleting, your system is behaving strangely, then you can restore your computer to an early time. My other suggestion is to try a uninstaller software program. There are many commerical and free uninstallers available. These programs delete the undesired program and any files associate with it. In regards to commercial products, Iolo's System Mechanic is the best I've used thus far. Other good choices include: Symantec Norton's System Works and TuneUp Utilities 2006. You can find. However, in regards to free uninstallers, I haven't found any that are on par with the commercial ones. But, there are some decent ones, including: Easy Uninstaller, MyUninstaller and Zsoft. You can find these items on www.betanews.com.

On a different note, i recommend you use Disk Cleanup periodically. To get more hard drive space, consider decreasing the size of the recycle bin and restore points.

Answer 2

If you're going to remove these type of files use the Add/Remove control panel application. This will reduce the chance that you'll delete necessary files. It can be difficult ot eyeball files and know for certain they aren't required by the operating system or other OS.

Another option is to,

1. double-click on My Computer.
2. Right click on your hard drive letter and select Properties.
3. Click Disk Clean up

This tool will give you options for removing Windows options you don't use. There is also a More Options tab where you can remove all but the last Restore Point.

Answer 3

Do not delete these files they may be needed to run other programs. If in doubt keep them. Use disk cleanup and Add remove programs when ever possible the Delete key is always the last choice.

Answer 4

Yes delete away...get rid of that old junk

Answer 5

DELETE UNNEEDED FILES OR JUST BUY SOME MORE RAM TO INSTALL IN IT

Answer 6

sure. delete away.