1. Computer problem? Tech Support Guy is completely free -- paid for by advertisers and donations. Click here to join today! If you're new to Tech Support Guy, we highly recommend that you visit our Guide for New Members.

Removing low performing system files?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Mrcrowley1967, Mar 29, 2010.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 1 of 2
Advertisement
  1. Mrcrowley1967

    Mrcrowley1967 Thread Starter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    175
    After doing the latest Disk Keeper Defrag and after moving my iTunes directory to another drive (hard drive was at 2 percent free space) I noticed alot I mean ALOT of Low performing system files like 889 according to the page report from DK. They were spread out all over the place I ran DK again and they are still there even though DK said they were fragmented files. So what i need to clear up is:
    Do I need to defrag them ?
    Will they hinder my systems performance?
    And if I need to do i remove them with DK?
     
    Mrcrowley1967, Mar 29, 2010
    #1
  3. Saga Lout

    Saga Lout

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2004
    Messages:
    3,791

    I'm afraid you'll struggle to defrag at all with that tiny amount of free space to work in. Do you have anopther disk top which you move, say, My Documents and if so, how much space would that free up? If I'm misunderstand you and teh 2% was before moving iTunes, just ignore me! :D
     
    Saga Lout, Mar 29, 2010
    #2
  4. antech

    antech Banned

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2010
    Messages:
    1,427
    DK Needs atleast 25% free space to perfrom a proper defrag.
    Last used version by me was in 2009
     
    antech, Mar 29, 2010
    #3
  5. Hermitt43

    Hermitt43

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2009
    Messages:
    754
    First Name:
    Jim
    Hermitt43, Mar 29, 2010
    #4
  6. valis

    valis Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2004
    Messages:
    77,482
    actually it's 15% for the built in windows version. Dunno about 3rd party software limitations.
     
    valis, Mar 29, 2010
    #5
  7. flavallee

    flavallee Trusted Advisor

    Joined:
    May 12, 2002
    Messages:
    80,470
    First Name:
    Frank
    Mrcrowley1967:

    Does that hard drive have a single C partition or multiple partitions?

    What's the full size of that hard drive?

    ----------------------------------------------------------------

    Here are simple and safe steps to reclaim hard drive space:

    1. Right-click RECYCLE BIN, click Properties, set the slider to 3%, then click Apply - OK.

    2. Right-click MY COMPUTER, click Properties - System Restore(tab), set the slider to 3%, then click Apply - OK.

    3. Open these 2 temp folders:

    C:\WINDOWS\Temp

    C:\Documents And Settings\(Username)\Local Settings\Temp

    Delete everything from inside those temp folders. If a few files resist deletion, leave them alone and delete everything else.

    4. Empty the Recycle Bin, then restart your computer.

    ---------------------------------------------------------------
     
    flavallee, Mar 29, 2010
    #6
  8. Mrcrowley1967

    Mrcrowley1967 Thread Starter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    175
    Ok I should have told you all this when I moved my iTunes I freed up 189 gig of space of a 300 gig hard drive so I am all set there; Oh and I have three internal hard drives C drive is 300 gig ,D drive is 250 gig and (don't laugh) e drive is 40 gig I also have two usb drive on 500 gig and one is 640 gig I moved iTunes to the 640 gig drive and the program to . and flavallee I think Ill do what you suggested rite now..
     
    Mrcrowley1967, Mar 29, 2010
    #7
  9. flavallee

    flavallee Trusted Advisor

    Joined:
    May 12, 2002
    Messages:
    80,470
    First Name:
    Frank
    3 internal hard drives and 189 GB of music files? :eek:

    I'm assuming that Windows XP is in the C drive.

    ---------------------------------------------------------------
     
    flavallee, Mar 29, 2010
    #8
  10. Mrcrowley1967

    Mrcrowley1967 Thread Starter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    175
    Well I have TV shows movies to but yea 189 gig of Itunes believe it or not this C drive the 320 gig is over five years old (so knock on wood) it will stick around a bit longer. AND yes windows is on C drive only one boot up option no partitions well one with windows on it.
     
    Mrcrowley1967, Mar 29, 2010
    #9
  11. Mrcrowley1967

    Mrcrowley1967 Thread Starter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    175
    I just did what you asked flavalle I am going to run DK and see if any of the Low performing files are gone
     
    Mrcrowley1967, Mar 29, 2010
    #10
  12. Mrcrowley1967

    Mrcrowley1967 Thread Starter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    175
    Here is pic all the pink lines are Low Performance System Files.
     

    Attached Files:

    Mrcrowley1967, Mar 29, 2010
    #11
  13. flavallee

    flavallee Trusted Advisor

    Joined:
    May 12, 2002
    Messages:
    80,470
    First Name:
    Frank
    When I gave the advice that I did in post #6, I was assuming that your computer had a single hard drive. Since it has 3 hard drives with a combined space of about 590 GB, changing a couple of settings and deleting a bunch of temp files isn't going to make much of a dent in reclaiming space. And I'm not into third-party defrag programs.

    -----------------------------------------------------------------
     
    flavallee, Mar 29, 2010
    #12
  14. Mrcrowley1967

    Mrcrowley1967 Thread Starter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    175
    That is after i defraged with DK.
     
    Mrcrowley1967, Mar 29, 2010
    #13
  15. Mrcrowley1967

    Mrcrowley1967 Thread Starter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    175
    Well that is just C drive no other drive is like that ...Look at all the Low performing files there all over the place that can not be a good thing ...
     
    Mrcrowley1967, Mar 29, 2010
    #14
  16. Mrcrowley1967

    Mrcrowley1967 Thread Starter

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Messages:
    175
    Oh and i am only reclaim space on C drive the drive with windows on it I want to try to get better performance out of C drive to.
     
    Mrcrowley1967, Mar 29, 2010
    #15

  17. Sponsor

Page 1 of 2
As Seen On
As Seen On...

Welcome to Tech Support Guy!

Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? Join our site today to ask your question. This site is completely free -- paid for by advertisers and donations.

If you're not already familiar with forums, watch our Welcome Guide to get started.

Join over 733,556 other people just like you!

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Short URL to this thread: https://techguy.org/913264

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice