how do i get rid of files in my computer after i have already deleted them,other than starting over again?
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Back in the old days, when hard drives were a new thing and not very large, there was a process called "defragging" that basically rearranged everything to be more efficient, and in doing so, eliminated the files that had been marked for deletion but were still there in a ghostly way.  Nowadays defragging is done automatically, and if you have truly deleted a file, and not just emptied it, it should not show on your file lists.  Try going into your operating system at the most basic level (Windows, for most of us, I suppose) and deleting them there.  Then be sure to "empty the recycle bin," and they should go away entirely.
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delete from the folder you saved, also from recycle bin.\n\nClear out all temporary files, cookies, history etc.
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delete unwanted folders and files
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defragment your hard drive \nremove unwanted or unnecessary files
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Go to C:/Documents and Settings/Administrator/History and clear all files over there. This will help you out.
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you can do a system restore and that will take you back to a point before the delete.\npress start\naccessories\nsys tools\nsystem restore
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Delete any old personal (not computer!) files you aren't using ... e.g. mp3s movies, games, etc.\n\nGoto Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Cleanup\n\nthen,\n\nGoto Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Defrag
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Let's say that you want to delete ALL of the files in your MY DOCUMENTS folder.    Right click on MY DOCUMENTS and pick EXPLORE.   Click on any file on the RIGHT SIDE and use CONTROL and A (to select all).   Then RIGHT CLICK on the highlighted files and pick DELETE.    All of those files would delete.   Then empty your recycle bin. \n\nBut for programs, open the Control Panel and use the ADD/REMOVE section to uninstall each one.   So at this point, those programs would be safely removed. \n\nIf you are GIVING this computer to someone else, but want it functional, use the DISK CLEANUP program that is in the System Tools of the Accessories section.  Also, take the time to test the disk.   Open My Computer, then Right Click on the C drive and pick PROPERTIES.  Then pick the Tools section.  Click on the CHECK NOW button, check both tests then let the test run after you REBOOT.   \n\nAfter testing the disk, run DEFRAG.  Find this also in the System Tools section.    When you DEFRAG, this will move many files around and connect them together.  During this process, remnants of your old files, even though deleted previously, will be scrambled pretty well.   This will also optimize the system and really make it "as good as it can".\n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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1.  Start --> search --> all files and folders.\n2.  Type in name of file you want to delete.  You don't have to add the extension (.exe, .txt, .doc, and so on).\n3.  In drop down menu select My Computer\n4. In advanced options make sure there's a check mark next to Hidden Files and Folders;  System Folders;  and Subfolders\n5.  Click on search.  When search is finished, delete all files and folders found.\n6.  Restart computer.\n\nIf you're truly brave, delete registry entries.  (It's a lot easier to use CCleaner and safer.)  But if you're brave.....\n\n1.  Start --> Run\n2.  Type in "regedit" (without the quotes) --> OK\n3.  The registry page will open.  Hold down CTRL key and click the letter F\n4.  Type in the exact same file name you used in step 2, above\n5.  Click Find Next\n6.  When a registry item is found, click DEL (or delete key) and answer YES when warning appears\n7.  Click F3 key (top row of keyboard) --> Find Next.  If another item is found, click DEL --> YES --> F3 --> Find Next\n8.  Keep doing that until it says registry search is finished.\n9.  Close out registry screen and reboot.\n\nNOTE:  If you aren't absolutely sure about messing with the registry. DO NOT DO IT!!  Deleting the wrong item can  cause your computer to become unstable or crash.  CCleaner is a lot easier and safer.
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There are some chances you can recover them with some un-erase utilities, provided that you have deleted the files recently and nothing is written over the deleted space.
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if they are just in the recycle bin open it up and return them if you emptied it windows will have just changed one letter or number in its title to make it seem to be gone so try software such as filesaver or evidence blaster this finds and lists deleted items tells you how complete they still are and lets you recover them also lets you completely delete items from your hard drive
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If you cannot access msconfig then perhaps you need to try this.  \nTry the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To: \nstart\nprograms\naccessories\nsystems tools\nsystem restore\nThis process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files.  Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.\nE
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Which files did you delete and what do you mean by "other side of computer" ?
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There are different ways you could do that.  I would recommend going to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup.  It will take a second, then let you know what stuff you can get rid of.  Make sure Temporary Internet Files and Temporary Files are selected.  Then ok.  It will delete those files and also free up disk space.
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Try freeware CCleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com .  It will erase history, cookies, cache, temp files and lots of other assorted garbage.  It's a terrific registry cleaner also.\n\nIt can be set to run in automatic mode on every bootup if you want.
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Start> All programs> Accessories> System Tools> Disk Cleanup> Select C: drive> Click on 'more options'> Click 'Clean up' of 'System Restore'> Click OK.
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use a good shredder.\nit completely removes the data