Re: Is it okay to delete windows preftch files

Curmudgeon wrote: 
Trafton wrote:


I would personally recommend against this. 


That's his opinion. You can't hurt anything by doing it.

I doubt that it will help, but give it a try anyway.


Yes, that's true. It's just that unless he is trying to save space, it generally decreases performance. It's safe, but I can't personally recommend it. I felt obligated to mention it as a caveat emptor, in case he did not get quite what he was looking for, which is what this tip oftentimes ends up in.

Sincerely,
Benjamin Johnstone-Anderson
Microsoft MVP, Windows Security
Security Manifest - http://www.msmvps.com/trafton/
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: trojan horse (new)?
    ... I recommend that you restart into safe mode. ... this Trojan Horse. ... Microsoft MVP - Windows Security ... > it was detected by nortan but cant be repaired or deleted, ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • Re: virus/worms
    ... Benjamin "Trafton" Johnstone-Anderson ... Microsoft MVP, Windows Security ... > rebooting in safe mode and scanning manually, ... >> need special removal tools to get rid of the problems ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: How do you remove PSW.Briss A?
    ... If you are getting an access denied error, delete the file from safe ... You can get into safe mode by pressing either F8 or DELETE while ... Microsoft MVP - Windows Security ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • Re: Dynasoft,worm?
    ... This inclusion is not associated with any known worms. ... say that this key is most likely safe. ... A Google search renders a mention, ... Microsoft MVP - Windows Security ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)