unwanted files

About this tag
Discussions about unwanted files on WindowsForum.com cover how to identify and remove unnecessary folders and files from backups, system volumes, and drives. Users seek advice on manually deleting unwanted items from Windows 7 backups, understanding why System Volume Information folders appear large on external drives, and dealing with mysterious log files. Tips for recovering hard drive space by removing unwanted files are shared, along with questions about the safety of registry cleaners like Regcure for removing unwanted registry entries. The tag focuses on practical troubleshooting for cleaning up Windows systems.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Backup removal of SOME files within backup.

    During a Windows 7 Backup, I backed up a lot of unwanted folders and files. Can I remove these (manually) from the backup file or do I need to delete the backup and run it again without the unwanted folders included? (which I'd rather not do incase the backup fails for some reason)
    • Ian C
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    • backup backup removal data recovery file deletion file management manual removal system restore unwanted files windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows XP Why is Explorer lying about content of System Volume Information on my USB drive?

    I am seeking to get rid of unwanted material on my system prior to backing it up. I have been surprised to learn from programs such as Glary Utilities Disk Space Analyzer that I have on my external hard drive F a huge System Volume Information folder--16.32 GB. Windows Explorer tells me when I...
    • conceptualclarity
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    • antivirus backup computer issues dell disk space disk space analyzer external drive file access file deletion file explorer file management glary utilities recycle bin storage system files system volume tech support unwanted files usb windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Chinese log files on C:

    HELP!!!! I noticed that there are several log files on my C:, I drag and dropped it on a notepad and it's all in Chinese characters. I'm not a Chinese, I don't run any Chinese program or software, I don't visit any Chinese websites. Appreciate the help you can provide me. Cheers!
    • bluehuss
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    • c drive chinese characters file management logs privacy tech support troubleshooting unwanted files windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. Space on the hard drive - tips on retaining the memory

    Read here how you quickly recover space on your hard disk, deleting unwanted files. Link Removed
    • News
    • Thread
    • disk cleanup files hard drive memory optimization recovery storage tips unwanted files windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 Is It Safe to Use Regcure for Cleaning Unwanted Registry Files?

    I was thinking to remove unwanted files from regedit so it harmful to use this software?
    • gangchen21
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    • cleanup maintenance optimization performance regcure registry software unwanted files windows tools
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support