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08-05-2008
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| | OK to delete "Downloaded Programs files?" Vista Clean-up utility often advises me that it wishes to delete the files (in subject line). These files are Java update files, and other important programs that I must have. So..... is it really OK to delete these (since the programs may already have been installed and the files are no longer needed?) I'm a newbie -- please comment! Finally, Vista always tells me that I don't need to defrag when I access the defrag utility -- my "file system is good." Should I defrag anyways??? Thanks. EW |
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08-06-2008
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| | Re: OK to delete "Downloaded Programs files?" No do not delete that file . That is a protected file which includes the Office Update installation engine ,Office Genuine Advantage Tool, Java Runtime Environment etc.etc, They all also include all the Dependencies and versions This file is named Downloaded Program Files and it resides in c:\Windows -- Peter Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. "ELW" <ewyatt__delme__@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:g7apou$juu$1@xxxxxx Quote: > Vista Clean-up utility often advises me that it wishes to delete the files > (in subject line). These files are Java update files, and other important > programs that I must have. So..... is it really OK to delete these (since > the programs may already have been installed and the files are no longer > needed?) I'm a newbie -- please comment! > > Finally, Vista always tells me that I don't need to defrag when I access the > defrag utility -- my "file system is good." Should I defrag anyways??? > Thanks. > > EW > > |
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08-06-2008
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| | Re: OK to delete "Downloaded Programs files?" Hi ELW, If you are talking about the options in Disk Cleanup when using Control Panel\System and Maintenance\Administrative Tools then, yes, you can safely delete Downloaded Program Files. These files are used by your browser (usually IE) and are temporary. You do not need to manually defrag your disk drive unless you have been adding and deleting hundreds of folders and files in a relatively short period of time. Vista automatically defrags your drive on a regular schedule unless that schedule is modified. You can look at the defrag schedule doing this: Computer > Local Drive (C  right click, >Properties >Tools> Defragment NowQuote: > Modify schedule. Now you can choose your options. -- oscar "Right click is a good friend..." "ELW" <ewyatt__delme__@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:g7apou$juu$1@xxxxxx Quote: > Vista Clean-up utility often advises me that it wishes to delete the files > (in subject line). These files are Java update files, and other important > programs that I must have. So..... is it really OK to delete these (since > the programs may already have been installed and the files are no longer > needed?) I'm a newbie -- please comment! > > Finally, Vista always tells me that I don't need to defrag when I access > the defrag utility -- my "file system is good." Should I defrag > anyways??? Thanks. > > EW > > |
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08-06-2008
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| | Re: OK to delete "Downloaded Programs files?" "Peter Foldes" <okf22@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uGuzB039IHA.2324@xxxxxx No do not delete that file . That is a protected file which includes the Office Update installation engine ,Office Genuine Advantage Tool, Java Runtime Environment etc.etc, They all also include all the Dependencies and versions This file is named Downloaded Program Files and it resides in c:\Windows -- Peter Reply: Strange, but I'll take your word on it. Nevertheless, why does Vista's Clean-up utility advise that these CAN be deleted to free up disk space?? EW |
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08-06-2008
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| | Re: OK to delete "Downloaded Programs files?" I agree with Paul. Paul Montgomery;78585 Wrote: Quote: > On Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:03:36 -0500, "ELW" <ewyatt__delme__@xxxxxx> > wrote: > Quote: > >Vista Clean-up utility often advises me that it wishes to delete the Quote: > >(in subject line). These files are Java update files, and other Quote: > >programs that I must have. So..... is it really OK to delete these Quote: > >the programs may already have been installed and the files are no Quote: > >needed?) I'm a newbie -- please comment! > > Delete 'em. > Quote: > >Finally, Vista always tells me that I don't need to defrag when I Quote: > >defrag utility -- my "file system is good." Should I defrag > > Don't waste your time. -- HappyAndyK www.WinVistaClub.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ HappyAndyK's Profile: http://winvistaclub.com/forum/member.php?userid=4 View this thread: http://winvistaclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18355 |
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