file removal

I want to remove the Windows.old file. I want to get rid of it before I make my System Image of the C:\ drive. It's 27.4 Gigabytes, and I'd like to not have to back it up. I don't need it, I have a System Image of the old drive already. I used to do it with Cleaner, but it doesn't show it as a...

I have just installed the fall creator update and all seems fine. I also made a flash drive for a clean installation if needed. My question is, How long should I not remove the disc cleanup system files because I want to create an image that does not contain all those files.

Hello: Kinda related to a previous thread, but not the same question so..... Awhile back, I backed up my iPhone 5S to a computer. I have sensitive data on in (on the strong end, my clients personal financial data/SSN/cc numbers). I need/want to securely remove all of my phones backup data from...

''It now seems there is a modern alternative to the Disk Cleanup program that deals with all of the files that take up space on our devices and can be safely removed. I suspect the day is coming in a future feature update for Windows 10, maybe even Redstone 3 that is due this fall, that Disk...

Hello all. I downloaded what I believe is the Windows 10 installer after clicking the Windows 10 icon in the system tray. After this happened I changed my mind and decided not to install it, so I have not installed Windows 10. My problem is that every time I start Windows Update now I get a...

Any way to delete Windows 7 Ultimate bloatware? There are loads of files and applications that I do not use, and getting rid of these unnecessary files would give in a nicer feel. A removal method would be good for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Any suggestions? I've tried the "Take ownership" method...

can anyone please tell me what I have to do to remove the Nvidia corporation folder out of my Temp folder, it won't do it in normal mode and when I do it in safe mode it deletes it but when I restart computer it is back in there. I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 64, hoping someone can help me please.

hi guys. When I am playing games half way, I occasionally get auto alt-tab to desktop. It is very disruptive to my game. I went to check what is the cause of it by clicking on my volume icon and then click on mixer, I realise it is rundll32.exe that is causing the problem. Rundll32.exe will only...

Since Microsoft is removing the Backup utility from Windows 8.1, I have been exploring alternatives to that very useful utility. I know there are third party utilities that will work fine, but I would rather stay with a native version, if possible. It seems the utility WBADMIN is capable of...

Hi all, I use a LG N2A2 NAS within my home network along with various other wireless gadgets and external HDDs attached to main desktop PC. When i checked my NAS for a file, i noticed a new network folder "Seagate usb-1" along with Multimedia,My SQL, Service, Share etc.... when clicking on my...

Hi In Audit mode, before running the sysprep /generalize /oobe /reboot command, I have to run the Disk Cleanup utility of Windows 7 SP1 to delete any unnecessary files or this is not necessary? In other words, the removal of unnecessary files made ​​with the generalize option of Sysprep is the...

I have a trojan (xsecva.exe) that I cannot remove and need help to remove it. I remember a simple software that I've used in the past, which I believe was a Microsoft software. It force-removed any file that you wanted removed and was very easy to use! I would really appreciate something like...

Hi, I have an Acer laptop that works fine in Safe Mode. I also have a Windows 7 disk that I can boot to if that will help in fixing my issue. I had a program called MyWinLocker that was causing a BSOD. I couldn't remove it, so I followed some advice for another user in this forum: Link...

Ever since I recovered from the virus/trojan attack in December, my PC hasn't been the same. I keep getting a pop-up from malware-bytes and spy-bot about a smitfraud c.generic and svchost.exe problems. Needless to say, there is something happening that I can not put my finger on and realize...

I am trying to backup my computer to a flash drive using Windows 7's backup and restore feature. It gets part way through and then Microsoft Security Essentials pops up saying it found a virus, Exploit:Java/CVE-2011-3544.B and it stops. I run the anti virus program and it removes the file until...

I have Windows 7 Ultimate edition 64Bit running on an ASUS Laptop. Recently, whenever I click on the Eject USB button in the system tray, it just flashes. No menu item appears. If I open My Computer, right click on a flash drive, and choose eject, then it ejects file. However, context menu for...

I have duplicate Transferred files from another computer, along with duplicate data from my WM6.5 phone and duplicate photos from my camera my hard drive. I am running Windows 7, and looking for a way to compile, sort out the many duplicate files I have created over time, by making numerous...

Would somebody please tell me what in W7 is scanning my downloads for infections? I do not have any security software installed yet. This is driving me crazy. I did a fresh install as part of my XP Pro to W7 Pro upgrade. I then removed the XP old files. Thanks. J.