2007-02-22 16:43:17 · 10 answers · asked by Thomas J 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
This is almost impossible to do. Different types of files are dispersed throughout the filesystem automatically and indirectly by you, the user. This occurs when you install software, browse the web and even when just using the operating system.
The closest you can get is to *try* to delete the common folders that get populated. Start by deleting temporary internet files, My Document folders, Uninstalling software you installed. Next you'll really need to dig deep for hidden stuff that was placed throughout the filesystem during usage.
There are no garauntees and there is always a risk of deleting an important file that the OS needs.
Also, always backup your precious data before doing anything even closely related to the process described above.
One more thing...when it really comes to spring cleaning...you really can't beat doing a FULL c:\ format and re-installing from scratch. At this point consider making an image backup of your hard-drive after you've gotten your OS perfect.
2007-02-22 16:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by BigCityPimp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all you want on your system is the operating system the best way is to reinstall the operating system, which in most cases will automatically wipe the drive clean and format the drive before installing the OS. To be sure everything is gone, you can manually format the hard drive before you reinstall the OS.
2007-02-23 07:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by John Silver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can add & remove programs and also files. Then run a registry cleaner. But you won't really have it 'clean'. You will eventually have errors, so the best thing is to re-install XP. Make sure you format completely ( Not Quick ).
2007-02-22 16:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by Andres N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You system should have come with a "restore disc." Perform the function for a restore, and your C drive will return to the state it was when new, like it was before you started using it.
2007-02-22 16:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uninstall the programs to "empty" your drive. You can't completely erase it without formatting the hard drive.
2007-02-22 16:47:36 · answer #5 · answered by J W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to add remove program and uninstall entire software which you don't require then go to my documents delete entire files and folders you don't require then go to my computer select c drive delete entire files and folders except folder of windows,document and setting and program file.
Then go to run and type MSCONFIG.
Press ok , then go to startup then deselect box of program which you don't require.
Then finally go to properties of c drive then select general and then clean up now your system contains -----what you require.
2007-02-22 17:02:36 · answer #6 · answered by rajesh t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to do a complete format and reinstal
2007-02-22 16:46:12 · answer #7 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't in windows. Your only option is to do a total reinstall.
2007-02-22 16:46:50 · answer #8 · answered by screaminhangover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really can't. You have to format the entire thing and then reinstall winXP.
2007-02-22 16:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by treseuropean 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Add/remove software?
2007-02-22 16:45:56 · answer #10 · answered by mrdanman93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋