Re: Getting Rid Of Any Useless Files??

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From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 12/31/04


Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 07:21:36 -0800

Hayner wrote:

> Hey,
> I just want to know really if there are any programmes/files that are
> safe to get rid off. I just want a bit more free space on my hard
> drive!! Also will freeing up any space speed my computer up?
> One more thing are there any ways to speed up my PC??

Check here for general tips:

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

As for the programs and files, only you know what is on your computer.
If you see things in Add/Remove Programs and you don't know what they
are, post their names and we can help you with that.

Malke

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