As you download, use, change, save and delete files, the information is stored at different places on the hard drive. This fragmentation can cause your computer to run less efficiently. Large amounts of downloading and file deletion contributes to fragmentation. Since you can use the Disc Defragmenter tool to clean up your hard drive and and rearrange the files so the computer runs smoothly again, downloading and deleting isn't a concern.
Basic computer maintenance with this program takes care of any potential problems; you can also set the tool to run when you aren't at the computer. When a download is initiated, a temporary file is created on your hard drive and removed when the computer is shut down later.
If you do, turn it off and then delete the file. If you use OE you can save some more space by moving OE's store folder to a drive other than c.
Another thing that comes to mind is system restore. You can set it so it uses less of the drives space. Perhaps you've already eliminated it if you use Acronis though. If I think of more I'll post em here. The pagefile moving is the only one that applies. All the others are not used ever, if possible. Christer ,. Thanks, Christer. I'll file that folder as "Hands Off!
You must log in or sign up to reply here. Show Ignored Content. Share This Page Tweet. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? Cancel Submit. It is difficult for us meaning, we don't know what you do with your computer and where you store your files but usually the "Downloads" folder contains stuff that you downloaded from the internet. Only you knows what this "stuff" that you downloaded is and if it's worth keeping but you can delete all of the files in the folder and it will not harm your Windows installation.
How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. When you download a file from the Internet, it is saved in your operating system's downloads folder.
Additionally, there is a record of it in your Internet browser. When a file is in the downloads folder, it can take up unnecessary storage space. Also, as it shows the files you've downloaded, it could be a security or privacy risk. To clear your downloads folder or download history, click a link in the list below and follow the instructions.
Before we look at Windows files and folders you can safely remove, you should know that manually deleting them isn't usually the best way to go about it. Aside from wasting time doing this yourself when you could automate the process, it's safer to let the Disk Cleanup tool do these cleanings for you. This avoids accidentally deleting files that you need, or messing with the wrong folders.
The Windows Disk Cleanup tool helps you reclaim disk space on your computer and is simple to use. You can open it by searching for Disk Cleanup in the Start menu and selecting a drive. Let it scan, and you'll see several categories of files you can erase.
For more options, choose Clean up system files with administrator permissions. Click Temporary files in the list of options, then you'll see a list populate that's similar to what Disk Cleanup has.
This isn't a full guide to the Disk Cleanup tool, so we're not going to look at every option it offers. However, the following several options are low-hanging fruit make sure to select Clean up system files first to see them all :. Hibernation mode on your PC is similar to sleep mode, except the system saves all your open work to the storage drive and then shuts down. You can remove the battery from your laptop and stay in hibernation for a week, then start back up and pick up right where you left off.
Of course, this takes up space, which is what the hibernation file is for. Depending on your hard drive size, the hibernation file is likely several gigabytes or more.
If you don't use hibernation and want to disable it, you can easily do so via the Command Prompt. Note that you shouldn't just delete hiberfil. Type the following command to disable hibernation:.
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