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Using Disk Cleanup

Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary Windows files, to free hard drive
space.

To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program:

1

In Windows XP, click

Start

, then click

My Computer

. The My Computer

window opens.

- OR -

In Windows 2000, double-click the

My Computer

icon. The My Computer

window opens.

2

Right-click the hard drive that you want to delete files from, for example
Local Disk (C:), then click

Properties

. The Properties dialog box opens at the

General tab.

3

Click

Disk Cleanup

. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens.