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remove archived/cache files
Completed a flush recently of the system restore.
Lowered the restore slider to 200 mb. Now, would like to remove all previous or cached files. 1. Is it necessary to create a bootable disk or can I just go into the dos prompt? 2. How do I properly set up the FIFO option? Thanks |
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FIFO is automatic - and you say that you've 'flushed' the archive already,
so there shouldn't be anything old remaining. To check this:- Open Windows Explorer Go to Tools | Folder Options Click on the View tab Ensure that the settings a re 1) Enable viewing of Hidden files/Folders 2) Enable viewing of System Files/Folders Click OK to get back to Explorer Now look in the C: drive root directory for the _Restore folder (note the Underscore!) right-click on the icon, and select Properties. How many files/folders are there recorded? - How much disk space is used?? There should be 5 folders, and around 26 files - but there could be hundreds of files if you've mad any changes to the system since 'flushing' the archive. space used could be anywhere from 10MB to around 160MB with your current settings depending on how many System Restore points have been created, and what you've done with the system since flushing the archive. FYI, the correct way to flush the archive is as follows To Reset System Restore - System | Performance | File System | Troubleshooting and check "Disable System Restore", Apply and IMMEDIATELY reboot. This will flush you restore folder and erase all checkpoints, then, System | Performance | File System | Troubleshooting and uncheck "Disable System Restore", Apply and again IMMEDIATELY reboot. This should now automatically create a new checkpoint immediately following the restart. Finally adjust the space allocated to the restore folder, System | Performance | File System | Hard Disk and adjust the restore slider to your preferred setting. Most people find that a setting of 200-300MB is sufficient to hold 10-15 days worth of restore points, unless you are doing a lot of installs/uninstalls, or installing large applications (such as Office). -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm In fond memory of one of life's Gentlemen - Alex Nichol http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Sean" wrote in message ... Completed a flush recently of the system restore. Lowered the restore slider to 200 mb. Now, would like to remove all previous or cached files. 1. Is it necessary to create a bootable disk or can I just go into the dos prompt? 2. How do I properly set up the FIFO option? Thanks |
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