Prefetch - Can I safely delete prefetch files from Windows?

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Gabe

I only have 20% free space on C drive and trying to delete and/or move
everything I can to increase my free space. From Windows can I delete
"Prefetch" files? Gabe
 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]

The Prefetch folder contains information regarding the optimal disk layout
of program files so they launch quicker. You may delete all those files,
but XP will rebuild that folder so that your computer runs as efficiently
as possible. After deleting the prefetch files, your computer's performance
will suffer slightly until the prefetch folder is rebuilt. It takes approximately
three computer reboots to properly rebuild the prefetch folder contents.

Windows XP's Built-In Optimization
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,1149277,00.asp

Windows XP Prefetch Clean And Control 1.2.0
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2495

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I only have 20% free space on C drive and trying to delete and/or move
| everything I can to increase my free space. From Windows can I delete
| "Prefetch" files? Gabe
 
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Bob I

Won't do you any good. Try doing your housekeeping cleanup in the "user
file" area. You could try posting your question in the NG for the
operating system WindowsXP for more suggestions, rather than here in the
Office applications group.
 
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