Cleanup with options after XP install?

From: Lee Hardesty (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/23/04 

Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:30:20 -0800

   I managed to do an XP install over my existing but
problematic Me partition. So far XP is extremely solid and
working well. I started with 1.6GB of free disk space (in
this partition) and ended up with 200MB free after the
install. I assume most of this space is used by backup
files in case XP was removed. I would like to remove
everything I can to free up disk space but I have a few
questions:

1> Is it possible to simply move most of these backup
files to another drive or CDs 'just in case' I may need
them someday?

2> Is it possible to locate and explore these backup files
for any bits and pieces of info I may be missing (e.g. I
had a problem with OE in Me and lost messages and address
books--I'm still looking for them)?

3> Are there any good cleanup utilities that will really
streamline a system safely and eliminate all the
accumulated clutter?

Thanks,
Lee

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  • Re: Windows versions CD
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    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
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