answersLogoWhite

0

In Windows, files are usually not initially "deleted"; they are moved to the Recycle Bin, so that they could be restored later, or, if you choose, permanently delete them. Since they are not deleted, they still occupy space on the hard drive.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who can tell me how to make speed up computer?

If it is a new computer there is not much you can do, but there are a few things that you can try that work on every computer. There are, you can free up some disk space, by removing temporary internet files, delete things in the recycling bin, and just deleting installed programs you never use. Also you can try disk defragment.


Is it good idea to edelete duplicate files from your PC?

Absolutely yes, duplicate data covers lots of space and slow down your system's speed. However, it is better to delete duplicate files from your system and make your computer run faster. Use duplicate files fixer tool for deleting duplicate files and photos. It scans exact match and also similar looking photos.


What to delete on computer to make it run faster?

Delete temporary files. Temporary files such as Internet history, cookies, and cache occupy a large amount of space on your hard disk. Deleting them frees up valuable space on your hard disk and speeds up your computer


How do you use a disk clean up?

Disk cleanup works on the basis that it is cleaning up old or unnecessary files. One of the sectors that it cleans is the temporary internet files. To do this, it simply goes to the temporary internet files folder that can be accessed from Microsoft internet explorer by clicking on tools - going to internet options. The next bit depends on the browser that you are using but after this click settings - view folders. This then brings up all of the temporary internet files and cookies. This is basically what disk cleanup is doing.


How do you make a Zip disk read only?

I am not sure you can, but you can make the files read only...


Disk clean up functions?

Just get CCleaner from Poliform. Its FREE and the best cleaning software out there. It also has a Registry fixer and it will make your computer faster. Answer: Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe) is a computer maintenance utility included in Microsoft Windows designed to free up disk space on computer users' hard drive. The cleanup process firstly involves searching and analyzing the hard drive for files that are no longer of any use. It then proceeds to remove the unnecessary files, freeing up disk space on the hard drive. There are a number of different file categories that Disk Cleanup targets when performing the initial disk analysis: Compression of old files Temporary Internet files Temporary Windows file Downloaded Program files Recycle Bin Removal of unused applications or optional Windows components Setup Log files Offline files


How do you get torrents onto a disk?

To save torrents onto a disk, download the torrent file to your computer and then transfer it onto the disk by copying and pasting it. Alternatively, you can use a torrent client program that allows saving directly to the disk. Just make sure the disk has enough storage space to accommodate the files.


How do you download a Nintendo event off the Internet?

goto to your MY COMPUTER and click LOCAL DISK and then click program files and delete all to make space for the Nintendo event. download it at Nintendo.com


How do people make DVD rips?

Ripping is a process of copying and compressing audio or video content, from a removable media or media streams, to a hard disk. This process helps save hard disk space as it can reduce files into over 50% their original size.


What three files must be on the startup disk to make the disk bootable?

You must have IO.sys, Msdos.sys and command.com


What are the main files needed to make a windows XP boot disk?

config.sys, ntldr, ntdetect.com


What do you need to do to make files available for use in Windows XP Professional when you disconnect from a network?

Configure your computer to cache versions of the files to your hard disk