I had contact with a microsoft tech help. they had me delete all my prefetch files. What are they? Do I need t
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Windows XP Professional monitors the files that are used when the computer starts and when you start applications. By monitoring these files, Windows XP Professional can prefetch them. Prefetching data is the process whereby data that is expected to be requested is read ahead into the cache. Prefetching boot files and applications decreases the time needed to start Windows XP Professional and start applications.\n\nPrefetching is further improved if the files are located next to each other on the outer edge of the disk. Windows XP Professional optimizes the location of boot files and applications when the computer is idle. The optimization occurs in the background and lasts only a minute or two; you might hear the hard disk being accessed when optimization occurs. After the initial optimization takes place, subsequent optimization occurs, at most, every three days.\n\nWhen you run the Disk Defragmenter tools that are included with Windows XP Professional, they can perform any optimization updates that are scheduled to take place during the next idle period. The Disk Defragmenter tools do not disturb the existing layout of optimized boot files and applications.\n\nHope this helps!!\nKeith\nHttp://ww.eHDMI.com
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Try this, its free.\nCCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!\nhttp://ccleaner.com
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You will usually get an error like this if you have recently removed software that did not completely remove all its files during the uninstall or one of your installed program has a corrupted file.\n\n\n\nMy sugestion is to get a registry cleaner.  Don't play with your registry unless you know what you are doing and where to go in it.  ALWAYS make sure you create a back up of your registry prior modifying it, just in case you remove the wrong file.
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NEVER Delete Anything from the Windows folder or from your  registry, (Not Even these sqmdata.sqm" and "$hf_mig$" and "$NTUninstallK...$) as you will probably cause some serious problems.  Maybe even failure.\nI highly recommend doing this first.   \nYou could try 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.\nThen you can try reinstalling IE7 if you want.  Good Luck, \nE
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They are all correct. There are several tools available to reduce the space used by files on your hard drive and unless you have used a good cleanup tool lately you probably have several files taking up space on your HD which aren't even connected to programs any more. You need an all in one clean up program that will remove the old files and delete unused registry entries also. CClean does a good job and it is free.
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try going under start, then search and searching by file name and then deleting everything that is associated with it. just make sure it's not a program that you need.
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try to delete them after restating your system.may be there is something in cache.
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The 1st thing I would do is to delete your cookies and temp internet files. Then I would run a defrag, and see from there.
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try this download it for free clears all your pc history and unwanted files\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/download/
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I use a CCLEANER daily.  It can delete temporary Windows and IE files, as well as detect and remove useless/old/unused registry keys and entries.  The software is free and is updated regularly.  I highly recommend it, even if it's not exactly what you're looking for in this post.  It's just a good day-to-day maintenance application to have.
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you may have other programs running in your task bar or you have a virus.try defragmenting or deleting unused files.
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Update virus protection.  Uninstall Explorer, clean cache, defrag and scan disk, reinstall Explorer. Hope that helps.\n\nHere is the website for Microsoft Tech Support: http://support.microsoft.com/
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Try a combinition of using defragmenting and Ccleaner(free program) to clean all the junk off your PC. If that doesn't work it probably means your harddrive is too full or you have a spyware infection.. which will need a system scrub.
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I don't know of any free registry cleaning tool that does a good job. My recommendation is the VCOM System Suite. It has a very good regristry cleaning/defragmenting tool that can speed up your computer significantly. You may be able to get a copy of Systemsuite for around $39.
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Try downloading the Windows Installer Clean Up utility from this website:  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301\n\nIt gets rid of everything associated with the program that add/remove programs misses.
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Hi there,\n\nUnfortunately you have been infected with a  form of malware.  Here's some detailed information on data.exe:\nhttp://fileinfo.prevx.com/spyware/qq20ca14925855-data107075/data.exe.html\n\nDownload and install the free trial of Prevx1 from the link above and this will automatically scan and remove this threat from your PC free of charge.  You can read more about Prevx1 and download their Free Trial from here also:\nhttp://www.prevx.com
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I am more interested in giving serious useful info. See my other answers also please\n\nyes, you may either go to windows explorer and go to the particular folder and delete the files.\n\nYou can go to Internet explorer Tool--> InternetOptions--> DeleteFiles option Button. (you may also clear history, and cookies)\n\nOr\nYour windows-StartButton--->  Programs---> Accessories --> System Tools  --->DiskCleanUp\n\nAll my answers should be verified for accuracy, the answers are only my suggestions.